CL L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1998)
Parking Pawl: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 98V018000: A/T Park Pawl Defect
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles (Honda Accord Sedans manufactured from September 18, 1997 to January 10, 1998; Coupes manufactured
December 11, December 15, 1997, and January 5, 1998; Acura 2.3 CL manufactured October 22, 1997 through January 7, 1998). During
manufacturing, the casting die caused an irregularity in the right-side transmission cover. This irregularity can limit the movement of the parking pawl
actuation level and prevent adequate engagement of the parking gear pawl. This does not comply with FMVS No. 114, "Theft Protection."
This condition can cause the vehicle to roll down an incline when the transmission is locked in "Park," increasing the risk of personal injury and/or
property damage.
Dealers will install a collar on the transmission parking pawl to ensure proper movement of the actuation lever.
Owner notification began February 12, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive
the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238. Also contact the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4326).