NHTSA recall 02V-119 (02V119000)

exterior lighting recall reported May 14, 2002 - about 25,765 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V119000
Also written as: 02V-119
Reported: May 14, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~25,765
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, OIL WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT RUST. THIS OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE BRAKE STOP SWITCH AND CONTAMINATE THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.

Why it is dangerous

EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL CLEAN ANY EXCESS OIL FROM THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE STOP SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 16, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-119 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Acura RL - 2000, 2001, 2002

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