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My 18 year old girls is still going and looks great!!
January 20, 2019
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Drive this car for 12 years and it is 18 years old. It still runs great. I love that the most I ever paid was $40 per tank for gas. It gets in any spot and is the perfect family car.
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Recall Information
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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2020-015
Recall date
2020-01-17
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
85,247
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. In some cases, this could cause an airbag not to fully inflate, while in others it could cause it to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent its proper function.
Note: This recall is for airbag inflators that may have been installed when the vehicle had the steering wheel airbag replaced.
Safety Risk:
In a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the driver-front airbag may not inflate properly or the inflator could rupture. This could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. There may be a significant delay before replacement parts are available. The company will send you a second letter once replacement parts are available and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver-front airbag inflator. If the inflator requires replacement, a newly design part will be installed.
Recall number
2020-014
Recall date
2020-01-17
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
1997 1998 1999 2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
198,995
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. In some cases, this could cause an airbag not to fully inflate, while in others it could cause it to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent its proper function.
Safety Risk:
In a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the driver-front airbag may not inflate properly or the inflator could rupture. This could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. There may be a significant delay before replacement parts are available. The company will send you a second letter once replacement parts are available and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver-front airbag inflator. If the inflator requires replacement, a newly design part will be installed.
Recall number
2019-323
Recall date
2019-06-28
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
222,662
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Note: This is a new recall campaign that includes vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced under a previous recall or had a replacement airbag installed. The previous recall provided an interim (short-term) repair. Interim repair parts must be replaced with the final repair parts provided in this recall.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver and/or passenger-front airbag inflator.
Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2019-117
Recall date
2019-03-07
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
83,977
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the driver-front airbag inflator. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, pieces could be propelled toward the occupants. This could also cause damage to the airbag assembly and prevent it from inflating properly.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles that had a Takata airbag inflator installed during a previous airbag recall or collision repair.
Safety Risk:
In a crash where the airbag deploys, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the driver-front airbag inflator replaced.
Recall number
2015-261
Recall date
2015-06-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001 2003 2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
H-3-15
Units Affected:
235,711
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact:
For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754
For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844
Recall number
2015-225
Recall date
2015-05-27
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
704,770
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2014567. Correction: Dealers will inspect/replace the driver’s frontal airbag inflator. All vehicles having received a replacement inflator as part of any previous driver's inflator campaign will have a replacement inflator installed. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact:
For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754
For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844
Recall number
2014-567
Recall date
2014-12-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
704,770
Notification Type:
Superseded
Honda Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Honda will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: This special service campaign was replaced by recall 2015225. Please see recall 2015225 for more information:
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Recall number
2014-242
Recall date
2014-06-20
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
H-2-14
Units Affected:
168,968
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger airbag inflator. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 2013111. Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact:
For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754
For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844
Recall number
2013-111
Recall date
2013-04-10
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
H-2-13
Units Affected:
107,786
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact:
For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754
For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844
Recall number
2011-419
Recall date
2011-12-05
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
HL32, HL31, HL33, HL34, AK43, AK45
Units Affected:
26,964
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver's airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture and metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflator.
Recall number
2010-264
Recall date
2010-08-09
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
HL00, HL01, HL02, AK33
Units Affected:
58,292
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles the interlock lever of the ignition switch may wear prematurely, which can allow the interlock function to be defeated if the driver does not follow the typical shut-down procedure of shifting the gear selector to the PARK position before rotating the ignition key to the OFF position. Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the PARK position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch with updated versions.
Recall number
2010-042
Recall date
2010-02-11
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
41,685
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver's airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture and metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact:
For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754
For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844
Update June 2016: New U.S. research shows that these Takata airbags may be at higher risk of failure. Please ensure you have this recall done if your vehicle is affected.
Recall number
2008-414
Recall date
2008-11-18
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AK25, AK26
Units Affected:
91,447
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver's airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture and metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material and cause injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact:
For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754
For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844
Update June 2016: New U.S. research shows that these Takata airbags may be at higher risk of failure. Please ensure you have this recall done if your vehicle is affected.
Recall number
2002-096
Recall date
2002-05-24
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
1998 1999 2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AJ63, AJ64, AJ62, HJ81, HJ82, HJ83, HJ84, HJ85
Units Affected:
188,463
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started. Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number
2001-264
Recall date
2001-11-01
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AJ56
Units Affected:
37
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain passenger vehicles. During the assembly process, the air cleaner box cover may have been damaged, and a broken plastic piece could travel into the intake chamber. If the plastic piece lodges in the throttle body, the throttle could stick in a partially open position. Although the driver can always stop the car by applying brake force, or by taking other actions(i.e., shift into neutral, turn off the ignition key, etc.), if the car continues to maintain speed when the driver is expecting it to slow, a crash could occur. Correction: Dealers will inspect the air cleaner box for damage. If damage is found, the dealer will locate and remove the broken plastic piece, and replace the air cleaner box lid.
Recall number
2001-170
Recall date
2001-06-22
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AJ53
Units Affected:
3,417
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the hose clamps on the filler neck tube have insufficient clamping force. In a collision, the tube could disconnect from the fuel tank, resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will check the hose clamps for proper torque and tighten them correctly if necessary.
Recall number
2001-169
Recall date
2001-06-22
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AJ54
Units Affected:
2,607
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles,a small amount of water may have been left in the fuel pump electrical connector after testing. This residual water could cause the fuel pump to fail due to corrosion. If the pump stops working, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump . If corrosion is found, the fuel pump electrical connector will be replaced.
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