Recall 05V-025: 1999–2000 Acura TL, 1999–2002 Honda Accord and 1 more

HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jan 28, 2005, covering about 486,659 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-025
Report date
Jan 28, 2005
Vehicles affected
486,659
Owners notified
Mar 7, 2005

The problem

On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.

The risk

If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

The fix

Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Notes

Honda recall nos.p68, p69.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.

Recall details

ManufacturerHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
ComponentElectrical System › Ignition › Switch
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number05V025000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Acura TL1999, 2000All years
Honda Accord1999, 2000, 2001, 2002All years
Honda Prelude1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-025?

On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.

How is recall 05V-025 fixed?

Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.