NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA09001

IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK: Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft Controller**

OPEN

possible recall

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
2002 HONDA ACCORD -- ODI has received 16 complaints alleging failures of the ignition park-shift interlock that allowed the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch without the transmission being shifted to park in model year (MY) 2002 and 2003 Honda Accord vehicles with automatic transmissions. Eleven of the complaints allege that the failure of the interlock resulted in a rollaway crash. One owner alleged that she was almost into her house when she noticed the car rolling out of the garage and down the driveway and that when she tried to stop the car it almost ran over her, before crashing into a cable box at the end of the driveway. Another owner alleged that the vehicle rolled out of the driveway and struck a tree across the street. There have been 28 complaints made to Honda regarding ignition park-shift interlock failures in the subject vehicles, 10 of which allege rollaway crashes. In October 2003, american Honda motor company initiated recall 03V-423 to correct an ignition park-shift interlock defect in certain MY 1999 Honda Odyssey, MY 1997-99 Acura cl, MY 1999 Acura TL, and MY 1998-99 Honda Accord vehicles. In January 2005, Honda initiated another recall to address defective ignition park-shift interlocks (recall 05V-025), this time covering MY 1997-2001 Honda Prelude, MY 1999-2000 Acura TL, and certain MY 1999-2002 Honda Accord vehicles. Not all MY 2002 Honda Accords were covered under recall 05V-025. The remaining MY 2002 and all MY 2003 Accord vehicles are covered in the scope of this recall query. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysisto continue to assess the scope and frequency of the alleged defect. Investigation was initiated on January 05 2009. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA09001 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ08006

IGNITION PARK-SHIFT INTERLOCK: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch**

CLOSED

no recall issued

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
2002 HONDA ACCORD -- ODI has received 16 complaints alleging failures of the ignition park-shift interlock that allowed the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch without the transmission being shifted to park in model year (MY) 2002 and 2003 Honda Accord vehicles with automatic transmissions. Eleven of the complaints allege that the failure of the interlock resulted in a rollaway crash. One owner alleged that she was almost into her house when she noticed the car rolling out of the garage and down the driveway and that when she tried to stop the car it almost ran over her, before crashing into a cable box at the end of the driveway. Another owner alleged that the vehicle rolled out of the driveway and struck a tree across the street. There have been 28 complaints made to Honda regarding ignition park-shift interlock failures in the subject vehicles, 10 of which allege rollaway crashes. In October 2003, american Honda motor company initiated recall 03V-423 to correct an ignition park-shift interlock defect in certain MY 1999 Honda Odyssey, MY 1997-99 Acura cl, MY 1999 Acura TL, and MY 1998-99 Honda Accord vehicles. In January 2005, Honda initiated another recall to address defective ignition park-shift interlocks (recall 05V-025), this time covering MY 1997-2001 Honda Prelude, MY 1999-2000 Acura TL, and certain MY 1999-2002 Honda Accord vehicles. Not all MY 2002 Honda Accords were covered under recall 05V-025. The remaining MY 2002 and all MY 2003 Accord vehicles are covered in the scope of this recall query. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis(EA09-001) to continue to assess the scope and frequency of the alleged defect. Investigation was initiated on September 08 2008. Closed on January 05 2009. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ08006 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE05002

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch**

RECALL »

Recall #05V025000

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2002 HONDA ACCORD -- The above failure report counts are for model year (MY) 1999 - 2001 Honda Accord models that were not within the scope of a related Honda recall action (NHTSA 03V423); these vehicles were investigated by ODI under defect petition (dp) 04-006. Complaint information for other models and model years was not obtained by ODI. The noted population indicates the number of vehicles (including the MY 2002 Accord plus the Prelude and TL models) that are within the scope of Honda¿S new recall (NHTSA 05V-025, Honda P68, P69); 402,525 of these were investigated in DP04-006. Seepart 573 documents related to 05V-025 for further detail on other models and MYs. ODI notes that, according to Honda¿S analysis, interlock system warranty rates for the TL and Prelude models involved in 05V-025 are similar to those of the Accord models. Information provided by Honda during DP04-006 indicates that certain vehicles containing interlock systems made by its Japanese lock manufacturing facility may contain defective internal components. In combination with certain wear and usage factors, this may lead to a condition that prevents the system from blocking removal of the ignition key when the vehicle is not in park. If the driver leaves the transmission in a non-park position and fails to set the hand brake when parking, the vehicle may roll away and crash. Interlock systems manufactured by Honda¿S U. S. lock manufacturer do not appear to contain this defect and are therefore not included in the recall action. In a letter dated January 27, 2005, Honda advised that it will conduct a safety recall to either upgrade (for operative systems) or repair (for inoperative systems) subject interlock systems with new design level components that do not contain the defect. Investigation was initiated on January 13 2005. Closed on February 02 2005. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE05002 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE02072

SEAT FRAME BRACKET FAILURE: Seats

CLOSED

no recall issued

2002 HONDA ACCORD -- This PE was opened based on 10 consumer complaints in the ODI database alleging that the power assisted seats were failing in certain 1998-2002 Honda Accord vehicles. Failures are concentrated in the 1998-99 model year vehicles. The bracket that attaches the seat bottom to the seat base is fracturing due to: 1-the weld condition of bracket, 2-the drivers weight, and 3-the impact on the seat when the driver enters the vehicle and sits down. Over time the bracket that attaches the seat may fail at the left front corner of the seat bottom. The other 3 points of attachment of the seat bottom to the seat base stay attached and the seat movement is limited. The attachment of the seat bottom to the seat back does not fail. The condition is most apparent during rapid acceleration causing the seat to tilt rearward. Although a few complaints report concern over loss of vehicle control, no loss of control incidents, crashes or injuries are reported. In response to customer complaints, Honda will provide owners of 1998 and some 1999 Accords a no-cost reinforcement for the seat at the left front corner. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. Investigation was initiated on October 02 2002. Closed on March 28 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02072 »