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1997 ACURA RL
2 Recalls for 1997 ACURA RL
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-19 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A TRANSMISSION CASE BOLT CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO DISENGAGE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED BOLT. |
| 1999-05-10 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS. |
1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 ACURA RL
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-12 | OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box) |
19 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 ACURA RL
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 10616750 | |||
| 2012-05-22 |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10459211 | |||
| 2009-09-04 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ODI Number: 10282901 | |||
| 2009-03-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10260651 | |||
| 2008-10-30 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10247205 | |||
| 2008-02-01 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10216699 | |||
| 2007-11-05 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ODI Number: 10207956 | |||
| 2006-05-24 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 10158142 | |||
| 2005-10-27 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10140963 | |||
| 2005-01-05 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
ODI Number: 10106888 | |||
| 2004-06-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10078658 | |||
| 2004-06-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10078656 | |||
| 2004-01-15 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10068783 | |||
| 2003-12-30 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
ODI Number: 10051389 | |||
| 2002-10-24 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8021521 | |||
| 2002-09-11 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 8018408 | |||
| 2002-08-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8015763 | |||
| 2002-02-05 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 8003566 | |||
| 2002-02-06 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 564315 |
0 Investigations for 1997 ACURA RL
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
|---|
64 Service Alerts for 1997 ACURA RL
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2016-03-18 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-01-01 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Sending vehicle data to tech line. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-07-11 | 020000 SUSPENSION
This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part f Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-15 | 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
BUZZING NOISE AT THE A-PILLAR. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-25 | 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NOSE MASK FLUTTERS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-01 | 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
RADIO INTERFERENCE FROM THE IGNITION COIL(S). *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-29 | 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW(S) WILL NOT GO DOWN. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-06-01 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE’S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-11-01 | 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-11-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-11-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-10-16 | 035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-10-16 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-10-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-27 | 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
EXPERIENCING SHIFT SHOCK, JUDDER, OR NOISE DURING 1ST TO 2ND UPSHIFT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-05-16 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANKS WON’T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-04-05 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CONCERNS WITH KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-04-12 | 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
CONDITIONS WITH POWER WINDOW(S) NOT GOING DOWN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-10-16 | 140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5-1 THROUGH 8-3, INTERNAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM UNIT FAILURE. *YD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-07-16 | 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
SUBJECT REGARDING WITH NAVIGATION SKYSTEM – REAR WINDOW TINT APPLICATION TIPS. *YD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-09-16 | 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVER’S POWER WINDOW AUTO-DOWN INOPERATIVE. *YD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-07-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-12-08 | 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BULLETIN – THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-04-01 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVI HDDS REPLACED WITH FLASH MEMORY CARDS. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-04-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DON’T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-04-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-05-01 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-21 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-11-16 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-11-16 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE HOMELINK SYSTEM MAY HAVE TEST INFORMATION STORED IN MEMORY THAT MUST BE ERASED BEFORE IT CAN BE PROGRAMMED. *NM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-10-01 | 150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SENSOR (OPDS) UNIT LOCATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-02-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS WITH TRIP ODOMETER READING – – -. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-02-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING THE IMMOBILIZER KEYS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-01-01 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING BLANK NAVIGATION DISPLAY CONDITION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-01-01 | 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
INFORMATION ON REPLACING SEAT BELT TENSIONERS AFTER DEPLOYMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-01-01 | 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
TECH LINE SUMMARY REGARDING THE INTERMITTENT WIPER FEATURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-23 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN – NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-04-26 | 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
CONCERNS WITH POWER WINDOW(S) NOT GOING DOWN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-16 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-08-26 | 116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM, TYPE 1. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-09-28 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SECURITY SYSTEM SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-10-16 | 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-10-16 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-01-01 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1705, P1768, P0753, P0758. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-01-01 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUBJECT REGARDING A SQUEAL NOISE AT FRONT SUSPENSION AT LOW TEMPERATURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-01-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMP DISPLAY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-16 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *YD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-09-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE DIES WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS RELEASED.*JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-03-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A TRIP ODOMETER THAT DISPLAYS THREE DASHE (- – -). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-02-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS EXHIBITING A HUMMING, BUZZING, OR WHISTLING SOUND THAT CHANGES TONE IN DIFFERENT GEARS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-02-01 | 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SUBJECT REGARDING CURRENT VARIABLE INTERMITTENT WIPERS SPEED SENSITIVE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-12-16 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-06-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING CONFIGURE TESTER FOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-06-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF ENGINE NOT STARTING OR WON’T CRANK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-04-23 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF 1 – 2 SHIFT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-04-21 | 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING RL WINDOW REGULATOR S/B REVISION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-10-05 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
E-MAIL INFORMATION REGARDING NON-SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 COMPLAINTS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-10-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-09-01 | 190000 TIRES
TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-03-27 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES FROM VIN JH4KA9 … YC000001 THRU JH4KA9 … YC005649 MAY EXHIBIT RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE MOONROOF WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH OR BUMPY ROADS WITH THE SUNSHADE OPEN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-14 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM LOCKING UP OR RESETTING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-14 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM COMPONENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-07-16 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM WON’T MAP MATCH OR GETS LOST. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997 ACURA RL
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