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Crash Test Data for 1997 Acura
| Acura Vehicle | Front Star Rating | Side Star Rating | Rollover Resistance Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Passenger | Front Seat | Rear Seat | ||
| 1997 SLX |  | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1997 TL |  | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
Service Bulletins for 1997 Acura
| 1997 ACURA | |
|---|---|
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| BASIC INFORMATION ON RFG AND OXYGENATED FUEL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| INFORMATION ON REPLACING A/C PRESSURE VALVES AS REFERRED IN (S/B96-004). *AK | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE WAY TO CONTROL EVAPORATOR ODOR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| REVISED PROCEDURES REGARDING A/T FLUSHING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| SUBJECT ON MAINSHAFT SPEED SENSOR S/M FIX. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| UPDATED INFORMATION ON OIL DRAIN PLUG LEAK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 090199 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1456 CAUSED BY A LOOSE OR MISSING AND / OR INCORRECT FUEL FILL CAP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 099 | |
| ACURA FLAT RATE MANUAL LABOR OPERATION NUMBERS ARE INVALID; RE-SUBMIT CLAIMS USING LABOR OPERATION NUMBERS FROM SB #98-031. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 100198 | |
| STRATEGIC INFORMATION REGARDING EXTENDED EMISSIONS WARRANTY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 801 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING THE CL SECURITY SYSTEM LAST TRIPPED SENSOR MEMORY. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 90009 | |
| SERVICE BULLETING REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN-WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 90009 | |
| SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN-WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 97002 | |
| BRAKE FLUID IS DRIPPING FROM THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF THE CAR AND THE ABS MODULATOR IS WET. *JD | |
| Bulletin Number: 97111897025 | |
| EXPERIENCING A SQUEAL WHEN YOU LIGHTLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98027 | |
| EXPERIENCING A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 98029 | |
| CONCERNS WITH MOONROOF MOTOR CONTINUING TO RUN WITH MOONROOF FULLY OPEN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 98031 | |
| EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION - OBD SYSTEM NOT DETECTING ENGINE MISFIRE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 98031 | |
| EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION - OBD SYSTEM NOT DETECTING ENGINE MISFIRE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 98031 | |
| INFORMATION ON RESUBMITTING WARRANTY CLAIM USING LABOR OPERATION NUMBERS LISTED IN SB#98-031 - EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 98031 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION INFORMATION. *TT | |
| 1997 ACURA CL | |
| Bulletin Number: 00029 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL MAY BACK OUT OF THE OIL PUMP HOUSING OVER TIME RESULTING IN THE OIL RAPIDLY PUMPING OUT OF THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 00029 | |
| PRODUCT UPDATE REGARDING THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 19UYA1 ... VL000001 THRU 19UYA1 ... VL020752. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01021 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH A/T DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 010302 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS IN COLD WEATHER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01041 | |
| V6 ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *JB THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 01-041, DATED 10/29/2001. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 011000 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING A LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGERS PERTAINING TO SERVICE BULLETIN 00-029, PRODUCT UPDATE - BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 011000 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING P1259 AFTER BARE BLOCK REPLACEMENT FOR 2001 3.2CL, 2001 MDX, 1999 - 2001 3.2TL AND 1997 - 1999 3.0CL MODEL VEHICLES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 011001 | |
| INFORMATION ON WARRANTY EXTENSION ON EGR SYSTEM CLOGGING.*JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 01162005 | |
| P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 03034 | |
| SAFETY RECALL: IGNITION SWITCH KEY INTERLOCK. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 03/034, DATED 01/15/2004. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04012004 | |
| DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 060199 | |
| CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF FAST OR EARLY UPSHIFTS, SHIFT HARSHNESS, DELAY FLARING OR SLIPPAGE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 070301 | |
| INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A COPY OF THE REVISED SERVICE BULLETIN 00-029, PRODUCT UPDATE - FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL WITH TWO NEW LABOR OPERATION NUMBERS ADDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 080101 | |
| SUBJECT ON SECURITY SYSTEM LAST TRIPPED SENSOR MEMORY. NLM | |
| Bulletin Number: 090105 | |
| HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 090199 | |
| SERVICE MANUAL REVISION MADE TO SHOW 5W-30 MOTOR OIL BEING USED IN THE TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 091203 | |
| LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING IGNITION SWITCH RECALL CAMPAIGN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1001 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5-1 THROUGH 8-3, INTERNAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM UNIT FAILURE. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 102 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING A SQUEAL NOISE AT FRONT SUSPENSION AT LOW TEMPERATURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 102703 | |
| RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR CERTAIN CLS AND TLS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO ALL SALES, SERVICE AND PARTS MANAGERS. THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITIO | |
| Bulletin Number: 110102 | |
| AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 110102 | |
| CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1202 | |
| STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 180101 | |
| CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FOR THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT SEAL UPDATE CAMPAIGN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 181000 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CL FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 302 | |
| SOME 2000 MDX MODELS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 801 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING ALL MODELS ,EXCEPT SLX, -DTCP0740, LOCK-UP SYSTEM ERROR. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 801 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING THE CL SECURITY SYSTEM LAST TRIPPED SENSOR MEMORY. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 96-021 | |
| CONDITION WITH MOONROOF SEAL STICKS UP. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 96028 | |
| PASSENGER'S SEAT HARD TO RELEASE. *TW | |
| Bulletin Number: 97-002 | |
| CONDITIONS WITH BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE ABS MODULATOR. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 97004 | |
| SPEEDOMETER READS HIGH. *TW | |
| Bulletin Number: 97006 | |
| CONDITION WITH DRIVER'S SEAT WALK-IN FEATURE IS INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 97006 | |
| DRIVER'S SEAT WALK-IN FEATURE INOPERATIVE. *TW | |
| Bulletin Number: 97011 | |
| MIL STAYS ON AFTER STARTING. *JD | |
| Bulletin Number: 98013 | |
| CONDITION WITH FRONT BRAKE JUDDER. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98019 | |
| TOO MUCH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WINDOW GUIDE PIN AND REAR CHANNEL GUIDE CAUSING, RATTLE FROM A PARTIALLY OPEN WINDOW WHEN DRIVING ON A ROUGH ROAD. YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 98020 | |
| SOME 2.2CL MODELS MAY EXHIBIT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE HAS STORED AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SAE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE OF P0740. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 98021097-028 | |
| EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98024 | |
| PRODUCT UPDATE ON HOOD RELEASE CABLE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98124 | |
| EXPERIENCING PAINT PEELING FROM BUMPER. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 981301 | |
| INVESTIGATING THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTES THAT INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 99001 | |
| PROCEDURES ON REPAIRING INOPERATIVE POWER WINDOW. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99001 | |
| SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING POWER WINDOWS THAT DO NOT WORK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99002 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING POWER SEAT MAKING A GROWLING OR RATTLING NOISE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99018 | |
| SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN 19UYA2 ... XL005044 AND 19UYA2 ... XL005158 MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INIDCATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0401 (INSUFFICIENT EGR FLOW) IS SET. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99030 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A D4 LIGHT THAT BLINKS INTERMITTETLY WHILE DRIVING AND THE TACHOMETER NEEDLE FLUCTUATES DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99045 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING EGR PORT CLOGGING. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 99045 | |
| PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN ON REPLACING PCV HOSE ROUTING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99045 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION ON EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION PORT CLOGGING. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: B99-040 | |
| "SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-0708 | |
| ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-90509 | |
| ACURA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE ON BATTERY SENSOR SYSTEM MAY NOT BEEN COMPLETED ON VEHICLE. NO MODEL YEARS PROVIDED. *PE | |
| 1997 ACURA INTEGRA | |
| Bulletin Number: 00001 | |
| A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE GUIDE CHANNEL COVER COMES LOOSE FROM THE WINDOW GUIDE CHANNEL ON 3-DOOR VEHICLES FROM VIN JH4DC2 ... YS000001 THRU JH4DC2 ... YS002822 AND FROM VIN JH4DC4 ... YS000001 THRU JH4DC4 ... YS006740. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010200 | |
| INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON INTERMITTENTLY AND MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED WITHOUT AN ENGINE PERFORMANCE PROBLEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 011000 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING (ABS) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 8-2, 8-4 OR ABS WARNING AND / OR RADIO FLICKER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 011001 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 011101 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING DRIVETRAIN RATTLE WHILE LIGHTLY ACCELERATING IN 5TH GEAR. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| PROCEDURES ON CLEARING THE RADIO ERROR CODE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| SERVICE BULLETIN ON REPLACING EXTERIOR MIRROR HOUSING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 02012 | |
| SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING FLUID SEEPAGE FROM THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINER FOR MODELS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 02012004 | |
| AIRBAG ON OFF SWITCH. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 03029 | |
| BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 060103 | |
| INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1001 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5-1 THROUGH 8-3, INTERNAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM UNIT FAILURE. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 104 | |
| AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH APPLICATION CHART. ACURA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 110102 | |
| CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 302 | |
| SOME 2000 MDX MODELS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 90014R | |
| REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHING NOISE. *TW | |
| Bulletin Number: 901 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH FRICTION DISC RATTLE NOISE BETWEEN 2000 AND 2500 RPM. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 903 | |
| HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 96055R | |
| SQUEAK WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TW | |
| Bulletin Number: 96056 | |
| THE REAR SEAT- BACK RATTLES. *TW | |
| Bulletin Number: 97112597043 | |
| CONCERNS WITH ALLOY WHEEL CENTER CAP MISSING. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 99024 | |
| CONDITIONS WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH ONE OR MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED WITH NO DRIVABILITY COMPLAINTS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: B020014 | |
| PARTS INFORMATION REGARDING CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FOR MODELS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: B99-040 | |
| "SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW | |
| Bulletin Number: MSG020 | |
| SQUEAK WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TW | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-0708 | |
| ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI | |
| 1997 ACURA NSX | |
| Bulletin Number: 00013 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM, TYPE 1. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010101 | |
| INFORMATION ON REPLACING SEAT BELT TENSIONERS AFTER DEPLOYMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010200 | |
| INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING THE IMMOBILIZER KEYS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010200 | |
| SUBJECT PERTAINS TO HONING FIBER REINFORCED M ETAL (FRM) CYLINDERS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010901 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE DIES WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS RELEASED.*JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF BRAKE NOISE; REPLACED WITH '91-96 PAD SETS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF ENGINE NOT STARTING OR WON'T CRANK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CONFIGURE TESTER FOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 05012004 | |
| AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 060103 | |
| INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 07012005 | |
| SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 090103 | |
| SPARE TIRE INSPECTION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1205 | |
| TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 160801 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 302 | |
| SOME 2000 MDX MODELS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 801 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 802 | |
| INFORMATION ON TIGHTENING BOLTS USING TORQUE AND ANGLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 903 | |
| HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 97111897041 | |
| EXPERIENCING A POPPING OR CREAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE DOOR ARMREST WHEN IT IS PUSHED ON. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 97120297-042 | |
| PROBLEMS WITH DOOR LOCK KNOBS MAY NEED TIGHTENING. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98018 | |
| A SNAP OR CREAK COMING FROM THE REAR PILLAR IN THE AREA OF THE SEAT BELT POCKET. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: B99-040 | |
| "SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-0708 | |
| ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI | |
| 1997 ACURA RL | |
| Bulletin Number: 00005 | |
| SOME VEHICLES FROM VIN JH4KA9 ... YC000001 THRU JH4KA9 ... YC005649 MAY EXHIBIT RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE MOONROOF WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH OR BUMPY ROADS WITH THE SUNSHADE OPEN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 00013 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM, TYPE 1. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010101 | |
| BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING BLANK NAVIGATION DISPLAY CONDITION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010101 | |
| INFORMATION ON REPLACING SEAT BELT TENSIONERS AFTER DEPLOYMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010101 | |
| TECH LINE SUMMARY REGARDING THE INTERMITTENT WIPER FEATURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010102 | |
| INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMP DISPLAY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010200 | |
| CONCERNS WITH TRIP ODOMETER READING - - -. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010200 | |
| INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING THE IMMOBILIZER KEYS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010201 | |
| INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS EXHIBITING A HUMMING, BUZZING, OR WHISTLING SOUND THAT CHANGES TONE IN DIFFERENT GEARS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010201 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CURRENT VARIABLE INTERMITTENT WIPERS SPEED SENSITIVE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010301 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A TRIP ODOMETER THAT DISPLAYS THREE DASHE (- - -). *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010302 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS IN COLD WEATHER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010901 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE DIES WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS RELEASED.*JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 011000 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SENSOR (OPDS) UNIT LOCATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF ENGINE NOT STARTING OR WON'T CRANK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CONFIGURE TESTER FOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04012004 | |
| DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04012004 | |
| NAVI HDDS REPLACED WITH FLASH MEMORY CARDS. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 04012004 | |
| SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 05012004 | |
| AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 060103 | |
| INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 064 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING RL WINDOW REGULATOR S/B REVISION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 066 | |
| CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF 1 - 2 SHIFT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 07012005 | |
| SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 090103 | |
| TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 09012002 | |
| BUFFETING NOISE WITH REAR WINDOW(S) OPEN. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1001 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5-1 THROUGH 8-3, INTERNAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM UNIT FAILURE. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 100102 | |
| POOR AIR CONDITIONER COOLING ON HARD ACCELERATION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1003 | |
| TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 100598 | |
| E-MAIL INFORMATION REGARDING NON-SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 102 | |
| INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1705, P1768, P0753, P0758. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 102 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING A SQUEAL NOISE AT FRONT SUSPENSION AT LOW TEMPERATURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 110102 | |
| AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 110102 | |
| CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1102 | |
| ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM | |
| Bulletin Number: 1102 | |
| THE HOMELINK SYSTEM MAY HAVE TEST INFORMATION STORED IN MEMORY THAT MUST BE ERASED BEFORE IT CAN BE PROGRAMMED. *NM | |
| Bulletin Number: 1202 | |
| STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 160801 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 505 | |
| CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 701 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING WITH NAVIGATION SKYSTEM - REAR WINDOW TINT APPLICATION TIPS. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 704 | |
| NAVIGATION SYSTEM WON'T MAP MATCH OR GETS LOST. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 801 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 901 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW AUTO-DOWN INOPERATIVE. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 96025 | |
| INFORMATION ON THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM COMPONENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 96029 | |
| BUZZING NOISE AT THE A-PILLAR. *JD | |
| Bulletin Number: 97005 | |
| RADIO INTERFERENCE FROM THE IGNITION COIL(S). *JD | |
| Bulletin Number: 97012 | |
| NOSE MASK FLUTTERS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *JD | |
| Bulletin Number: 97019 | |
| CONCERNS WITH POWER WINDOW(S) NOT GOING DOWN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 97019 | |
| CONDITIONS WITH POWER WINDOW(S) NOT GOING DOWN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 97019 | |
| POWER WINDOW(S) WILL NOT GO DOWN. *JD | |
| Bulletin Number: 97-025 | |
| COMPLAINTS OF BRAKE SQUEAL WHEN YOU LIGHTLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98-012 | |
| EXPERIENCING SHIFT SHOCK, JUDDER, OR NOISE DURING 1ST TO 2ND UPSHIFT. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98027 | |
| CONCERNS WITH KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 98028 | |
| SECURITY SYSTEM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98028 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 98-454 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 COMPLAINTS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 99008 | |
| INFORMATION ON THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM LOCKING UP OR RESETTING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99014 | |
| CONCERNS WITH ONE OR BOTH OF THE FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING WHEN YOU TURN THEM ON. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: B05-018 | |
| SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. | |
| Bulletin Number: B990009 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: B990012 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING THE FOG LIGHT BULB AND SOCKET SET TO REPLACE FAULTY SOCKETS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: B99-040 | |
| "SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-0708 | |
| ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI | |
| 1997 ACURA SLX | |
| Bulletin Number: 00006 | |
| A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE STATIC FROM THE SPEAKERS WHILE ADJUSTING THE POWER MIRRORS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE RADIO ON. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01035 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAIN CASE OIL PAN PLUG LEAKS. *JB | |
| Bulletin Number: 010702 | |
| THIS ARTICLE MENTIONS THERE IS NO T ON REPLACEMENT TOP PISTON RINGS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1003 | |
| SHIFT SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 402 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT TOP PISTON RING MARKING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99020 | |
| CONCERNS WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIANOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) P0300 THRU P0306 STORED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 99021 | |
| CONDITIONS CONCERNING ENGINE PINGING WHEN YOU ACCELERATE LIGHTLY BELOW 3,000 RPM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: B020010 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION DRAIN PLUG LEAKING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-0708 | |
| ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI | |
| Bulletin Number: Service Bulletin | |
| Service bulletin - The engine detonates (pings) when you accelerate lightly below 3,000 rpm. The programmed ignition timing causes a non-damaging engine detonation to occur when the intake air temperature is above 140┬░F (60┬░C). | |
| 1997 ACURA TL | |
| Bulletin Number: 00007 | |
| EXPERIENCING GROWLING OR WHINING FROM ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR WHEELS WHEN DRIVING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010302 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS IN COLD WEATHER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01JUN97 | |
| SERVICE BULLETIN ON REPLACING EXTERIOR MIRROR HOUSING. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 02012004 | |
| AIRBAG ON OFF SWITCH. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 04012004 | |
| DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 066 | |
| CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF 1 - 2 SHIFT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 091203 | |
| LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING IGNITION SWITCH RECALL CAMPAIGN. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1001 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5-1 THROUGH 8-3, INTERNAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM UNIT FAILURE. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1002 | |
| INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 102 | |
| INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1705, P1768, P0753, P0758. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 102 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING A SQUEAL NOISE AT FRONT SUSPENSION AT LOW TEMPERATURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 104 | |
| AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH APPLICATION CHART. ACURA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 110102 | |
| AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 1102 | |
| TROUBLESHOOTING ABS OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51 AND/OR 53. *NM | |
| Bulletin Number: 97005 | |
| RADIO INTERFERENCE FROM THE IGNITION COIL(S). *JD | |
| Bulletin Number: 97015 | |
| THE DRIVER'S FOOTREST IS TOO FAR AWAY. *JD | |
| Bulletin Number: 97-025 | |
| COMPLAINTS OF BRAKE SQUEAL WHEN YOU LIGHTLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98-454 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 COMPLAINTS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 991001 | |
| BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: SB-0708 | |
| ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI | |
Recalls for 1997 Acura
| 1997 ACURA CL | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Manufacturer: | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 08/20/1997 - 09/10/1997 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 124875 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE. Consequence:THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS. | |
| 1997 ACURA CL | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Manufacturer: | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 08/20/1996 - 09/30/1997 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 1000000 |
Defect Description:ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. Consequence:WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238. | |
| 1997 ACURA RL | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Manufacturer: | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 08/08/1996 - 09/01/1997 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 124875 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE. Consequence:THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS. | |
| 1997 ACURA RL | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Manufacturer: | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 08/08/1996 - 08/29/1997 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 96518 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A TRANSMISSION CASE BOLT CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO DISENGAGE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. Consequence:THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO THE PARK POSITION WOULD NOT LOCK THE WHEELS, AND A PARKED VEHICLE COULD MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT SET. Action:DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED BOLT. | |
| 1997 ACURA SLX | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Manufacturer: | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 11/01/1996 - 01/30/1997 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 873 |
Defect Description:THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINES WERE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AT THE ASSEMBLY LINE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND AN UPPER CONTROL ARM OF THE SUSPENSION. Consequence:THE LINE CAN BE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM. IF THE CLEARANCE IS NOT ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED. | |
| 1997 ACURA SLX | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SUSPENSION |
| Manufacturer: | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 08/01/1996 - 11/10/1996 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 123 |
Defect Description:THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A LOCK WASHER AND/OR SCREWS IN THE FRONT HUB. Consequence:THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT NUT CAN LOOSEN, RESULTING IN TOO MUCH FREE PLAY BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND AXLE. THE BEARING CAN SEIZE, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT HUBS TO DETERMINE IF THE LOCK WASHER AND SCREWS WERE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF NOT, THEY WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. | |
| 1997 ACURA TL | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Manufacturer: | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 08/24/1996 - 07/21/1997 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 124875 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE. Consequence:THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS. | |
| 1997 ACURA TL | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Manufacturer: | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 08/22/1996 - 07/21/1997 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 96518 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A TRANSMISSION CASE BOLT CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO DISENGAGE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. Consequence:THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO THE PARK POSITION WOULD NOT LOCK THE WHEELS, AND A PARKED VEHICLE COULD MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT SET. Action:DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED BOLT. | |
