Date: 20.06.2014
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Description:
American honda motor company, inc. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 accord (4-cylinder), 2001-2002 accord (v6), 2001-2005 civic, 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2011 element, 2002-2004 odyssey, 2003-2007 pilot, 2006 ridgeline, 2003-2006 acura mdx, and 2002-2003 tl/cl vehicles. upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants.
Notes:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. owners of vehicles in florida, puerto rico, hawaii, alabama, louisiana, georgia, south carolina, texas, and the u.s. virgin islands, were notified on or about september 2014. honda began notifying owners in all other locations in january 2015. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Date: 15.04.2004
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Description:
On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.
Consequencs:
Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
Notes:
On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. on vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. if discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. the recall began on april 21, 2004, for pilot, odyssey, and mdx owners. owners of the accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the tl and cl vehicles. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
