NHTSA Recall # | 36730 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V025000 |
MFG Compaign # | P68, P69 |
Manufacturer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ACCORD |
Model Year | 2000 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
Date of notification | 07/03/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/02/99 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/07/99 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 28/01/05 |
Report created | 31/01/05 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 486659 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park. |
Consequence summary | If the driver 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. |
Corrective action | Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238. |
Recall notes | Honda recall nos. P68, p69. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |