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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V092📅 Feb 28, 2008

2004–2005 Acura TL recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

Honda is recalling 129,600 my 2004-2005 acura TL vehicles. If water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it CAN result in corrosion inside the motor housing. This could cause a failure of the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor housing.

💥 The risk

If the circuit breaker fails, it will cause the windshield wiper motor to become inoperative, which CAN increase the likelihood of a crash in certain conditions.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor for signs of corrosion. If no signs of corrosion are present, a snorkel tube will be added to the wiper motor breather port to prevent water from entering the wiper motor housing and foam tape will be installed on the cowl above the wiper motor to direct water away from the wiper motor. If signs of corrosion damage are observed on the wiper motor, the motor will be replaced, and the breather tube and foam tape will also be installed to prevent water intrusion on the new wiper motor. The recall began on april 28, 2008. Owners may contact 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
08V092000
Manufacturer recall #
Q72
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
129,600
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Owner phone
1-800-382-2238
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 28, 2008
Built
Sep 10, 2004 – May 18, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Acura recall no. Q72.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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 08V092 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 08V092?

2004–2005 Acura TL. 129,600 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 1-800-382-2238.