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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V093000

2004 Acura Tsx | 2005 Acura Tsx | 2006 Acura Tsx | 2007 Acura Tsx | 2008 Acura Tsx — Electrical system

Published March 15, 2013 · Recall initiated: March 15, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V093000, published March 15, 2013. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2004 Acura Tsx | 2005 Acura Tsx | 2006 Acura Tsx | 2007 Acura Tsx | 2008 Acura Tsx — Electrical system.

What's the hazard

Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.

What to do

Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.

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Recall details

Brand
ACURA
Model
TSX
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Lot
2004 ACURA TSX | 2005 ACURA TSX | 2006 ACURA TSX | 2007 ACURA TSX | 2008 ACURA TSX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2004 Acura Tsx | 2005 Acura Tsx | 2006 Acura Tsx | 2007 Acura Tsx | 2008 Acura Tsx — Electrical system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V093000 on March 15, 2013. Reported hazard: Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.

What should I do if I have this product?

Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ACURA. Model: TSX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)