Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #98V018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V018000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Includes 33,966 affected units, HONDA/TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles (honda accord sedans manufactured from september 18, 1997 to january 10, 1998; coupes manufactured december 11, december 15, 1997, and january 5, 1998; acura 2.3cl manufactured october 22, 1997 through january 7, 1998). during manufacturing, the casting die caused an irregularity in the right-side transmission cover. this irregularity can limit the movement of the parking pawl actuation level and prevent adequate engagement of the parking gear pawl. this does not comply with fmvs no. 114, "theft protection."

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a collar on the transmission parking pawl to ensure proper movement of the actuation lever.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V018000

Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Report Received Date: 1998-02-10T00:00:00

Subject: Honda/transmission parking pawl

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 33,966

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles (honda accord sedans manufactured from september 18, 1997 to january 10, 1998; coupes manufactured december 11, december 15, 1997, and january 5, 1998; acura 2.3cl manufactured october 22, 1997 through january 7, 1998). during manufacturing, the casting die caused an irregularity in the right-side transmission cover. this irregularity can limit the movement of the parking pawl actuation level and prevent adequate engagement of the parking gear pawl. this does not comply with fmvs no. 114, "theft protection."

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause the vehicle to roll down an incline when the transmission is locked in "park," increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a collar on the transmission parking pawl to ensure proper movement of the actuation lever.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5q5m-p3hq~qk8z

NHTSA ID: 98V018000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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