2000 ACURA TL RECALL - #01V166002
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED WITH INCORRECT PARTS: 2002 ACURA 3.2TL SEDANS WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED PER RECALL 01V-166001; CERTAIN 2000 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED AS PRODUCT UPDATE REPAIRS; AND CERTAIN 2000-2002 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED AS WARRANTY OR COLLISION REPAIRS. REPAIRS WERE MADE FROM MARCH 9 THROUGH JULY 27, 2001. SOME OF THE NONCOMPLIANT BUCKLES WERE MISLABELED AND REDISTRIBUTED TO ACURA DEALERS TO BE USED AS RECALL REPAIR PARTS. HONDA ALSO DETERMINED THAT INCORRECT FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE USED FOR SOME PRODUCT UPDATE REPAIRS OF 2000 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES, AND WARRANTY OR COLLISION REPAIRS OF 2000-2002 3.2TL VEHICLES. THESE SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 ACURA TL |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/27/2001 |
| Influenced by |
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/20/2001 |
| # Affected |
8,168 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED WITH INCORRECT PARTS: 2002 ACURA 3.2TL SEDANS WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED PER RECALL 01V-166001; CERTAIN 2000 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED AS PRODUCT UPDATE REPAIRS; AND CERTAIN 2000-2002 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED AS WARRANTY OR COLLISION REPAIRS. REPAIRS WERE MADE FROM MARCH 9 THROUGH JULY 27, 2001. SOME OF THE NONCOMPLIANT BUCKLES WERE MISLABELED AND REDISTRIBUTED TO ACURA DEALERS TO BE USED AS RECALL REPAIR PARTS. HONDA ALSO DETERMINED THAT INCORRECT FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE USED FOR SOME PRODUCT UPDATE REPAIRS OF 2000 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES, AND WARRANTY OR COLLISION REPAIRS OF 2000-2002 3.2TL VEHICLES. THESE SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. 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 ACURA AT 1-800-999-1009. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 ACURA TL Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2000 ACURA TL Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2000 ACURA TL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2000 ACURA TL Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2000 ACURA TL Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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Comments
6/14/2012 - Ann Lambousy
June 2011 I discovered black goo dripping from my rear view mirror. How bizarre? The temperature had been in the 90's, but that is not new. It is a 2000 Acura TL and spent the last 10 years here. It also was discolored in odd pattern behind the mirror. Looked like blobs. It had dripped onto the console, but I manage to get it off. The mirror appeared to have blown a seal and with enough force to break it loose at the ball/stem where it rotates for adjustment. It was attached but it no longer stayed in place after adjustment. It just pointed toward the floorboard after minor vibration when driven. The next day There were deep pits in the plastic console piece around the shifter where goo had dripped. Windshield developed a small crack that radiated from area where the interior rear view
12/4/2010 - Ann Lambousy
Can this still be replaced at the dealer?
12/4/2010 - Ann Lambousy
The Safety restraint system (SRS) light has been on for two years and the side airbag light has been on for 5 years, Today is Dec. 4,2010,
Can I still have it repaired?