Recalls for 1999 Acura Cl

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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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Posted on: 2003-10-30
Description
On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the off position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.

Consequence
If the vehicle operator 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 determines the amount of cylinder body wear.  If significant wear is indicated, the dealer will replace the cylinder body, collar, and latch plate.  If no signs of wear are indicated, dealers will replace the latch plate with a redesigned part.  Owner notification began december 8, 2003.  Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Notes
Honda recall no.  03-088/acura recall no.  03-034.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 #3 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Posted on: 2020-01-21
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 1998 acura 2.2cl, 1998-1999 acura 2.3cl, 1998-1999 acura 3.0cl, 2001 acura 3.2cl and acura mdx, 1998-2000 honda accord coupe, accord sedan, civic sedan, odyssey and acura 3.5rl, 1999-2000 acura 3.2tl, 1996-2000 civic coupe, 1997-2000 cr-v, 1997-1998 ev plus, and 1998-1999 isuzu oasis vehicles.  These vehicles were equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant.  Due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.  An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant.  These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge.  The recall began october 1, 2020.  Owners may contact american honda's customer support & campaign center at 1-888-234-2138 or isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.