Recall 04V-176
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2001 to 2003 Acura CL and 5 other models: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-176
- Reported
- April 15, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 1,099,796 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
The fix
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-[removed] or acura at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Honda recall nos. P30 (odyssey and pilot),p31 (mdx), p38 (accord) and p39 (acura).customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Acura CL 2001 to 2003
- Acura MDX 2001 to 2002
- Acura TL 2000 to 2004
- Honda Accord 2003 to 2004
- Honda Odyssey 2002 to 2004
- Honda Pilot 2003 to 2004