1997 Acura Cl Recalls - Vehicle Recall Information

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2002 Acura 3.2 CL

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The second generation CL coupe was introduced spring 2000 as an early 2001 model and now was a 2-door version of the bestselling second generation 3.2 TL sedan on the same platform (shared with the Accord, Odyssey and MDX), built on the same assembly line in Ohio and more or less the same from the front compartment forward (though the CL was slightly shorter and rear compartment space was smaller, being a "2+2" (and not a five seater) in the EPA compact class, with the TL as midsize). Offered both in standard and high performance Type-S models, the latter with a 260 HP variant of the 3.2 V6 (rated at 225 HP in standard configuration). The CL continued into 2002 unchanged, with revised 2003 models debuting early in March 2002.

2002 CL model information: owners.acura.com/vehicles/information/2002/CL/specs

Edmunds: www.edmunds.com/acura/cl/2002/review

Consumer Guide: consumerguide.com/used/2001-03-acura-cl

2002 Consumer Guide review

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Posted on: 2002-05-20
Description
On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.

Consequence
Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began june 14, 2002. 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 honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Posted on: 1999-05-10
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.

Consequence
This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.

Notes
Owner notification began may 17, 1999.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 honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura 1-800-382-2238.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recalls for 1997 Acura Cl

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT