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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 04V176📅 Apr 20, 2004

2000–2004 Acura TL & 2001–2003 Acura CL + 4 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

On some MINI vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions CAN result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage.

💥 The risk

Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.

🔧 The fix

On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced if discoloration is not present, the dealer will perform the revision to the oil cooler return line. The recall began on april 21, 2004, for Pilot, Odyssey, and MDX owners. Owners of the Accord vehicles will start receiving letters on june 28, 2004, and on june 29, 2004, for owners of the TL and CL vehicles. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V176000
Manufacturer recall #
P30/P31
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
1,099,796
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-800-999-1009
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 27, 2004
Built
Aug 10, 2000 – Oct 19, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Honda recall nos. P30 (Odyssey and Pilot),P31 (MDX), P38 (Accord) and P39 (acura).customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V176 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V176?

2000–2004 Acura TL & 2001–2003 Acura CL + 4 more. 1,099,796 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Acura dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-999-1009.