I WAS NOT TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE HAD A SALVAGED TITLE. THEREFORE LEADING TO MANY MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. THERE WAS A DEFECTED PART PUT ON THAT WAS OLD AND RUSTED,AND SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN THERE,THUS LEADING TO NEAR FATAL ACCIDENTS. I WOULD LIKE TO WARN EVERYONE WHO IN THE FUTURE IS PURCHASING AN AUTOMOBILE (US…
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I WAS NOT TOLD AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE HAD A SALVAGED TITLE. THEREFORE LEADING TO MANY MANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. THERE WAS A DEFECTED PART PUT ON THAT WAS OLD AND RUSTED,AND SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN THERE,THUS LEADING TO NEAR FATAL ACCIDENTS. I WOULD LIKE TO WARN EVERYONE WHO IN THE FUTURE IS PURCHASING AN AUTOMOBILE (USED) PLEASE CHECK OUT THE CARFAX REPORT ON IT FIRST SINCE CAR DEALERS WON'T TELL YOU FIRST. THIS WAS MY LAST MISTAKE I'LL MAKE IN BUYING A USED CAR. I DON'T THINK ITS FAIR OR LEGAL THAT THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS. THANK YOU. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10153484
Mileage unknown · Apr 24, 2002
Suspension
FRONT STRUTS DEVELOP SEVERE SQUEAKS AND EVENTUALLY WILL NOT COMPRESS VERY WELL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #761141
Mileage unknown · Feb 18, 1995
Suspension
SUSPENSION IS TOO LIGHT FOR VEHICLE, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON TIRES/MISALIGNMENT. *SKD
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
THE REAR OUTSIDE SEATING POSITION SAFETY BELTS MAY LOCK UP AT ANGLES OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: NON-CONFORMING SAFETY BELTS CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR.
A WASHER IN THE CARGO AREA LIGHT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED, AND MAY HAVE FALLEN IN THE CARGO LIGHT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURRED, AND THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE MIDDLE POSITION, AND THE TAILGATE IS OPEN, THE WASHER CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LIGHT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LIGHT SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TOOVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REMOVE THE WASHERS BEHIND THE CARGO AREA LIGHT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA94035 · Seat Belt Buckle Failure
Opened Oct 27, 1994 · Closed Jul 31, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
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