Recalls for 2002 Acura Rl

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

Posted on: 2002-05-14
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, during the manufacturing process, oil was applied to the brake pedal assembly to prevent rust.  This oil can leak into the brake stop switch and contaminate the electrical contacts.

Consequence
Eventually, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brakes are applied, which increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will clean any excess oil from the pedal assembly and replace the stop switch.  Owner notification began may 16, 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 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 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Posted on: 2020-01-21
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 acura 3.2cl, 2000-2003 acura 3.5rl, 2000-2001 acura 3.2tl, honda cr-v and honda odyssey, 2001-2002 acura mdx and 2000 accord coupe, accord sedan, civic coupe, and civic sedan vehicles.  These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair.  Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement nadi inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator 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 air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began october 1, 2020.  Owners may contact american honda's customer support & campaign center at 1-888-234-2138.  

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.