2000 ACURA TL RECALL - #05V025000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : SWITCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 ACURA TL |
|
| Manufacturer |
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
1/31/2005 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/7/2005 |
| # Affected |
486,659 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
|
|
| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DRIVER 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 CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238. |
| Notes |
HONDA RECALL NOS.P68, P69.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2000 ACURA TL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2000 ACURA TL Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2000 ACURA TL Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2000 ACURA TL Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2000 ACURA TL Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
May 17, 2021 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Sending vehicle data to tech line.
Mar 13, 2018 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
Mar 13, 2018 - 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
Jan 29, 2018 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
Jan 29, 2018 - 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
View all Technical Service Bulletins
|
|
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?