I PURCHASED MY 2004 ACURA TL IN OCTOBER OF 2008. RECENTLY, I'VE NOTICED THE DASHBOARD CRACKING. AFTER BRINGING IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP, THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. AS I SEARCH FOR INFORMATION ONLINE, IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH OTHER 2004 MODELS. I HAVE ASKED IF THE AIR BAGS ARE SAFE…
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I PURCHASED MY 2004 ACURA TL IN OCTOBER OF 2008. RECENTLY, I'VE NOTICED THE DASHBOARD CRACKING. AFTER BRINGING IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP, THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. AS I SEARCH FOR INFORMATION ONLINE, IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH OTHER 2004 MODELS. I HAVE ASKED IF THE AIR BAGS ARE SAFE AND THE PERSON AT THE DEALERSHIP GAVE ME A CHUCKLE AND SAID "...OF COURSE". *KB
NHTSA ODI #10429416
68,000 miles · Sep 26, 2011
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DASHBOARD CRACKS ON RIGHT SIDE AREA OF AIR BAG. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10427168
Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 2011
Air BagsStructure
12-15" CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED OVER THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD CAUSING THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON THE DASH TO ILLUMINATE--THEREBY INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG. THIS IS CLEARLY DUE TO THE PROBLEMATIC CRACKS OVER THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF THE DASHBOARD, INCLUDING BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE. GOING OVER A POT HOLE …
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12-15" CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED OVER THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD CAUSING THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON THE DASH TO ILLUMINATE--THEREBY INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG. THIS IS CLEARLY DUE TO THE PROBLEMATIC CRACKS OVER THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF THE DASHBOARD, INCLUDING BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE. GOING OVER A POT HOLE OR SEVERE BUMP COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO INFLATE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY TO THE FRONT PASSENGER. THE 2004 ACURA DASHBOARD OBVIOUSLY IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY ACURA AND FURTHER, INVESTIGATED FOR POTENTIAL ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10427166
114,500 miles · Sep 19, 2011
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THE DASHBOARD HAS STARTED TO CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE AIR BAG AND IS GETTING WORSE. I BELIEVE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T FAIL YET BUT CONCERNED WITH THE CRACK. I BELIEVE ACURA SHOULD PAY TO REPLACE. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10426371
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2011
Air BagsStructure
MY 2004 ACURA TL HAD DEVELOPED A MAJOR CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE OF DASHBOARD ALONG THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON ACURA TL'S, AND IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED AS A RECALL OR SAFETY CONCERN BY ACURA/HONDA. THE COST OF REPAIR IS HUGE AND I DON'T THINK CUSTOMER SHOULD PAY FOR THE MATERIAL DEFECT BY TH…
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MY 2004 ACURA TL HAD DEVELOPED A MAJOR CRACK ON PASSENGER SIDE OF DASHBOARD ALONG THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON ACURA TL'S, AND IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED AS A RECALL OR SAFETY CONCERN BY ACURA/HONDA. THE COST OF REPAIR IS HUGE AND I DON'T THINK CUSTOMER SHOULD PAY FOR THE MATERIAL DEFECT BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE CRACK IS RIGHT ALONG THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10426317
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2011
Air BagsStructure
I RECENTLY NOTICED A SMALL CRACK ON MY DASH THAT WITHIN TWO DAYS TIME SPREAD TO BE APPROXIMATELY THE WIDTH OF MY DASH. THE SCARY THING IS THE FIRST CRACK APPEARS TO BE THE OUTLINE OF MY PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG. I'M SCARED IF IT CONTINUES TO GET WORSE, THE AIRBAG MY DEPLOY UNEXPECTED IF I HAVE TO SLAM ON BRAKES FOR ANY REASON. N…
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I RECENTLY NOTICED A SMALL CRACK ON MY DASH THAT WITHIN TWO DAYS TIME SPREAD TO BE APPROXIMATELY THE WIDTH OF MY DASH. THE SCARY THING IS THE FIRST CRACK APPEARS TO BE THE OUTLINE OF MY PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG. I'M SCARED IF IT CONTINUES TO GET WORSE, THE AIRBAG MY DEPLOY UNEXPECTED IF I HAVE TO SLAM ON BRAKES FOR ANY REASON. NOW I HAVE CRACKS ALL OF THE FRONT OF MY DRIVER SIDE DASH AS WELL. THEY APPEAR TO CONTINUALLY GET WORSE. I USE A SUN SHADE AND HAVE BEEN APPLYING A LOT OF INTERIOR CAR CARE CONDITIONER BUT NONE OF IT HAS DELAYED THE CRACKS AT ALL. I AM REALLY SCARED THIS MAY CAUSE AN ISSUE WITH MY AIR BAG. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10426014
73,000 miles · Sep 14, 2011
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED AND THERE WAS A LARGER FRACTURE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD AFFECT THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED AND THERE WAS A LARGER FRACTURE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD AFFECT THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
NHTSA ODI #10425464
123,000 miles · Sep 4, 2011
Air BagsStructure
MAJOR CRACK HAS DEVELOPED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF DASH BOARD ALONG THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND AIR BAG SAFETY LIGHT IS COMING ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY ON DASH BOARD. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM ON ACURA TL'S, AND IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED AS A RECALL OR SAFETY CONCERN BY ACURA/HONDA. THE…
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MAJOR CRACK HAS DEVELOPED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF DASH BOARD ALONG THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND AIR BAG SAFETY LIGHT IS COMING ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY ON DASH BOARD. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM ON ACURA TL'S, AND IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED AS A RECALL OR SAFETY CONCERN BY ACURA/HONDA. THE COST OF REPAIR IS HUGE, AND FOR A CAR COSTING AS MUCH AS THIS ONE COST, IT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE FOR SUCH PRE-MATURE FAILURE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10423213
68,500 miles · Aug 30, 2011
Air BagsStructure
MY 2004 ACURA TL HAS DEVELOPED SIGNIFICANT CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD, PARTICULARLY AROUND THE AREA OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THESE APPEARED ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND OVERNIGHT BECAME ABOUT 14 INCHES ACROSS IN THE SIDE AREA OF THE DASH. I AM CONCERNED AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY OR MAY FURTHER CAUSE HARM IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE …
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MY 2004 ACURA TL HAS DEVELOPED SIGNIFICANT CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD, PARTICULARLY AROUND THE AREA OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THESE APPEARED ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND OVERNIGHT BECAME ABOUT 14 INCHES ACROSS IN THE SIDE AREA OF THE DASH. I AM CONCERNED AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY OR MAY FURTHER CAUSE HARM IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF DEBRIS FROM THE CRACKED AREAS. ALSO THE AIRBAG LIGHTS GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHICH DO NOT LET KNOW IF IT WILL WORK PROPERTY. I HAVE READ IN DIFFERENT FORUMS THAT THIS IS A GENERALIZED PROBLEM WITH 2004-2005 TL AND ACURA HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED TO CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR A RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10422647
90,000 miles · Aug 14, 2011
Air BagsStructure
THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2004 ACURA TL HAS RECENTLY STARTED TO CRACK, STARTING SMALL AND GROWING IN SEVERAL PLACES. CHECKED ACURAZINE WEBSITE TO FIND OVER 44,000 LIKE COMPLAINTS. MOST START ABOVE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STARTING FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE TOP OF THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. *TR
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
HONDA IS RECALLING 273,000 MY 2004-2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER-HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY CAUSING THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V551).
HONDA IS RECALLING 129,600 MY 2004-2005 ACURA TL VEHICLES. IF WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BREATHER PORT, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE MOTOR TO VENT WARM AIR DURING NORMAL OPERATION, IT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING. THIS COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILS, IT WILL CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FOR SIGNS OF CORROSION. IF NO SIGNS OF CORROSION ARE PRESENT, A SNORKEL TUBE WILL BE ADDED TO THE WIPER MOTOR BREATHER PORT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR HOUSING AND FOAM TAPE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE COWL ABOVE THE WIPER MOTOR TO DIRECT WATER AWAY FROM THE WIPER MOTOR. IF SIGNS OF CORROSION DAMAGE ARE OBSERVED ON THE WIPER MOTOR, THE MOTOR WILL BE REPLACED, AND THE BREATHER TUBE AND FOAM TAPE WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION ON THE NEW WIPER MOTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE07060 · Windshield Wiper Motor Failure
Opened Nov 29, 2007 · Closed Mar 5, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2008, THAT A SAFETY RELATED RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 ACURA TL VEHICLES.THE RECALL AFFECTS APPROXIMATELY 129,600 SUBJECT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2003 AND MAY 2005.THE DEFECT INVOLVES WATER INTRUSION INTO THE WIPER MOTOR HOUSING THAT MAY RESULT IN CORROSION AND FAILURE OF A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT WILL DISABLE THE WIPER MOTOR.CORRECTIVE ACTION CONSISTS OF INSTALLING A NEW WIPER MOTOR WHERE CORROSION IS FOUND AS WELL AS A BREATHER TUBE ON BOTH NEW AND EXISTING WIPER MOTORS TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION INTO THE HOUSING.NHTSA HAS ASSIGNED NUMBER 08V-092 TO THIS RECALL ACTION.
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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2008, THAT A SAFETY RELATED RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 ACURA TL VEHICLES.THE RECALL AFFECTS APPROXIMATELY 129,600 SUBJECT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2003 AND MAY 2005.THE DEFECT INVOLVES WATER INTRUSION INTO THE WIPER MOTOR HOUSING THAT MAY RESULT IN CORROSION AND FAILURE OF A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT WILL DISABLE THE WIPER MOTOR.CORRECTIVE ACTION CONSISTS OF INSTALLING A NEW WIPER MOTOR WHERE CORROSION IS FOUND AS WELL AS A BREATHER TUBE ON BOTH NEW AND EXISTING WIPER MOTORS TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION INTO THE HOUSING.NHTSA HAS ASSIGNED NUMBER 08V-092 TO THIS RECALL ACTION.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2008, THAT A SAFETY RELATED RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 ACURA TL VEHICLES.THE RECALL AFFECTS APPROXIMATELY 129,600 SUBJECT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2003 AND MAY 2005.THE DEFECT INVOLVES WATER INTRUSION INTO THE WIPER MOTOR HOUSING THAT MAY RESULT IN CORROSION AND FAILURE OF A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT WILL DISABLE THE WIPER MOTOR.CORRECTIVE ACTION CONSISTS OF INSTALLING A NEW WIPER MOTOR WHERE CORROSION IS FOUND AS WELL AS A BREATHER TUBE ON BOTH NEW AND EXISTING WIPER MOTORS TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION INTO THE HOUSING.NHTSA HAS ASSIGNED NUMBER 08V-092 TO THIS RECALL ACTION.
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