Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #03V423000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V423000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Includes 563,861 affected units, HONDA/IGNITION SWITCH, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to "park."

Corrective Action

Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that determines the amount of cylinder body wear. if significant wear is indicated, the dealer will replace the cylinder body, collar, and latch plate. if no signs of wear are indicated, dealers will replace the latch plate with a redesigned part. owner notification began december 8, 2003. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V423000

Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Report Received Date: 2003-10-27T00:00:00

Subject: Honda/ignition switch

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 563,861

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03-088/03-034

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to "park."

Consequence Summary: If the vehicle operator does not shift to "park" before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that determines the amount of cylinder body wear. if significant wear is indicated, the dealer will replace the cylinder body, collar, and latch plate. if no signs of wear are indicated, dealers will replace the latch plate with a redesigned part. owner notification began december 8, 2003. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-95su.79pt-gap4

NHTSA ID: 03V423000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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