SLIDING DOORS WOULD FAIL TO SUCTION TIGHT, DOOR CANNOT BE READILY OPENED. WOULD STRUGGLE TO GET IT OPEN. HANDLE HAD CAME OFF TWICE IN OWNER'S HAND. AT DEALER'S 1ST TIME, CONSUMER WAS CHARGED TO REPLACE HANDLE AND CHECK DOOR. THE 2ND TIME, SUCTION TAPE WAS REPLACED, BUT IT FAILED AFTER AWHILE. VEHICLE IS GOING BACK FOR A THIR…
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SLIDING DOORS WOULD FAIL TO SUCTION TIGHT, DOOR CANNOT BE READILY OPENED. WOULD STRUGGLE TO GET IT OPEN. HANDLE HAD CAME OFF TWICE IN OWNER'S HAND. AT DEALER'S 1ST TIME, CONSUMER WAS CHARGED TO REPLACE HANDLE AND CHECK DOOR. THE 2ND TIME, SUCTION TAPE WAS REPLACED, BUT IT FAILED AFTER AWHILE. VEHICLE IS GOING BACK FOR A THIRD TIME FOR SAME PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #891719
Mileage unknown · May 15, 2001
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SLIDING DOOR WINDOW HAS SHATTERED AND IS COMPLETELY CRACKED. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE TO DETERMINE A REASON FOR SHATTERING. . *NOTE: APPROXIMATELY IN JUNE 1999, REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND WAS REPLACED. REASON GIVEN FOR THAT DEFECT WAS EXCESSIVE HEAT. *AK VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY EXAMINED BY LOCAL DEALERSHIP…
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SLIDING DOOR WINDOW HAS SHATTERED AND IS COMPLETELY CRACKED. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE TO DETERMINE A REASON FOR SHATTERING. . *NOTE: APPROXIMATELY IN JUNE 1999, REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND WAS REPLACED. REASON GIVEN FOR THAT DEFECT WAS EXCESSIVE HEAT. *AK VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY EXAMINED BY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY.*JB
NHTSA ODI #888269
Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2001
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DRIVER SIDE POWER DOOR FAILED TO OPEN MANUALLY OR BY POWER LOCK, DEALER REPLACED AND LATER IT FAILED AGAIN, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT DOORS FAILED SIMULTANEOUSLY AND PASSENGER COULD NOT GET OUT OF VEHICLE. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #883098
Mileage unknown · Mar 13, 2001
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CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN WAS UNABLE TO OVERRIDE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK BY USING DOOR HANDLE. DESIGN ISSUE WAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR DISABLED OR ELDERLY PERSONS TO REACH ACROSS THEIR SHOULDERS TO LIFT/MOVE MANUAL UNLOCK SWITCH. *AK THE LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH FOR THE DOORS DOES NOT OPERATE WHEN ELECTRI…
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CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN WAS UNABLE TO OVERRIDE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK BY USING DOOR HANDLE. DESIGN ISSUE WAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR DISABLED OR ELDERLY PERSONS TO REACH ACROSS THEIR SHOULDERS TO LIFT/MOVE MANUAL UNLOCK SWITCH. *AK THE LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH FOR THE DOORS DOES NOT OPERATE WHEN ELECTRICAL POWER IS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE SWITCH SHOULD NOT UNLOCK ALL DOOORS. THAT IS, SHOULD UNLOCK ONLY THOSE DOORS THAT THE CONSUMER DESIRES TO UNLOCK. *YH
NHTSA ODI #882927
Mileage unknown · Feb 22, 2001
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PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR NOT OPENING PROPERLY SINCE PURCHASE. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR 5-6 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED LATCHES. CURRENTLY, DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. CONSUMER ABLE TO CLOSE WITH REMOTE CONTROL, DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE MANUALLY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #881091
Mileage unknown · Feb 15, 2001
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THE SUNVISORS ARE SO LOOSE THAT WHEN NORMAL BREAKING PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE CAR, THE VISORS WILL MOVE OUT OF POSITION IF NOT LOCKED, BLINDING THE DRIVER. THE VISORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE, RE-TIGHTENED ONCE. TWO DEALERSHIPS CLAIM THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. I CONTACTED HONDA WHO SAID THAT ONLY A DEALER COULD REPAI…
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THE SUNVISORS ARE SO LOOSE THAT WHEN NORMAL BREAKING PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE CAR, THE VISORS WILL MOVE OUT OF POSITION IF NOT LOCKED, BLINDING THE DRIVER. THE VISORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE, RE-TIGHTENED ONCE. TWO DEALERSHIPS CLAIM THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. I CONTACTED HONDA WHO SAID THAT ONLY A DEALER COULD REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD, AS I'VE ALMOST WRECKED WHEN I WAS BLINDED WHEN SLOWING DOWN BECAUSE THE SUN VISOR MOVED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #740957
Mileage unknown · Jan 18, 2001
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INTERMITTENTLY ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR OPENS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #878420
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2001
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THE SLIDING DOORS FREEZE SHUT AFTER IT HAS RAINED AT NIGHT AND TEMPERATURES FALL BELOW FREEZING, THE WATER FREEZES THE ROLLERS THAT SLIDE IN THE TRACK, LEAVING BOTH SLIDING DOORS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #559044
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2001
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SLIDING SIDE DOOR STICK. THEY DO NOT OPEN SMOOTHLY. I HAVE CONFIRMED THIS WITH OTHER OWNERS. THE DEALER SAYS THEY JUST NEED LUBRICATING. AND THEY SEEM TO SNICKER WHEN I MENTION THE DOORS AS IF THEY KNOW SOMETHING IS WRONG. THIS LAST TIME THAT PROMPTED THIS REPORT IS THAT THE ACTUAL DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF!! THANK YOU. *AK
NHTSA ODI #739229
Mileage unknown · Oct 31, 2000
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ERRATIC POWER LOCK OPERATION, INTERMITTENTLY LOCK WOULD UNLOCK BY ITSELF AFTER LOCKING BY PANEL CONTROL OR REMOTE. ALSO, SLIDING DOOR WOULD OPEN APPROXIMATELY 6" AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THEN, WOULD WAIT A FEW MINUTES AND RESTART VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND AND MADE SOME REPAIRS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROV…
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ERRATIC POWER LOCK OPERATION, INTERMITTENTLY LOCK WOULD UNLOCK BY ITSELF AFTER LOCKING BY PANEL CONTROL OR REMOTE. ALSO, SLIDING DOOR WOULD OPEN APPROXIMATELY 6" AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THEN, WOULD WAIT A FEW MINUTES AND RESTART VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND AND MADE SOME REPAIRS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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 & remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
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 & remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
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 & remedy
Consequence: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY LATCHED DOOR COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DOOR COULD OPEN COMPLETELY. AN UNRESTRAINED REAR SEAT PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF AN OPEN DOOR OF A MOVING VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY ON ALL ODYSSEY MINVANS BUILT FROM DECEMBER 3, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 1999. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL ARE APPROXIMATELY 1,612 ODYSSEY MINIVANS THAT HAD THE LATCHES REPLACED UNDER RECALL 99V-158 OR UNDER WARRANTY, THAT MAY NEED TO HAVE THE LATCHES REPLACED AGAIN. OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE NOTIFIED BY HONDA TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR HONDA DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED LATCH ASSEMBLY. LATCHES WITH THE SUSPECT DATE CODE WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. A WIRE HARNESS, LOCATED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH A METAL PIPE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A FUSE BLOWS, ENGINE POWER, OR OPERATION OF ANY OR ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, CAN BE LOST, INCLUDING LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION OF THE BRAKES. A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER OR LIGHTING, OR A FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FEATURE IN BAD WEATHER, COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING OVER THE WIRE HARNESS AND METAL PIPE TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM. IF ANY WIRES ARE DAMAGED, THE DEALER WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, AND THEN INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE COVERING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. IN EXTREMELY COLD, WET WEATHER, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY PREVENTING THE THROTTLE RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN OPEN EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS OR HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE CONTAINS TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER IS EXPECTING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DRILL TWO ADDITIONAL DRAIN HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RESONATOR.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY LATCHED DOOR COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DOOR COULD OPEN COMPLETELY. AN UNRESTRAINED REAR SEAT PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF AN OPEN DOOR OF A MOVING VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE POWER DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL ACTUATOR UNLATCHES THE DOOR IN RESPONSE TO INPUT FROM THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER. EXCESSIVE GREASE IN THE ACTUATOR COULD CAUSE A SLOW RETURN OF THE ACTIVATION LEVER TO THE PROPER LATCHING POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE ACTIVATION LEVER HAS NOT RETURNED TO THE PROPER LATCHING POSITION BY THE TIME THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY.
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NHTSA investigations
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RQ00014 · Upexpected Opening Of Sliding Door
Opened Jul 28, 2000 · Closed Apr 25, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
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