Recall 13V-093
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2004 to 2008 Acura TSX: Electrical system; Engine and engine cooling.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-093
- Reported
- March 15, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 76,253 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
The risk
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-[removed] and select option 4 or go to [link removed]
Notes from the manufacturer
Honda's recall campaign numbers are S86.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Acura TSX 2004 to 2008