MDX V6-3471cc 3.5L (2002)
Water Pump: Recalls
Recall - Water Pump/Timing Belt/Tensioner Replacement
03-022
November 9, 2006
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Product Update: Timing Belt Auto-Tensioner, and
Safety Recall: V6 Engine Water Pump
(Supersedes 03-022, dated November 5, 2003, to update the information marked by asterisks, and replaces 02-022, Safety Recall: V6 Engine Water
Pump, dated November 5, 2003.)
BACKGROUND
Product Update:
The timing belt auto-tensioner is filled with oil to dampen oscillation. Due to a manufacturing problem, the tensioner oil can leak. If enough oil is lost,
the timing belt loosens and causes engine noise.
Safety Recall:
All vehicles not yet repaired under Service Bulletin 02-022, Safety Recall: V6 Engine Water Pump, are also affected by this timing belt auto-tensioner
product update. They are identified on a separate campaign responsibility report. Effective immediately, discontinue the use of Service Bulletin 02-022,
and use the repair and warranty information in this service bulletin instead.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003 3.2 TL:
From VIN 19UUA5.. .3A030788 thru
19UUA5...3A035155
2003 3.2 CL:
From VIN 19UYA4...3A007392 thru
19UYA4...3A008174
2002 MDX:
VIN 2HNYD1...2H534751
From VIN 2HNYD1...2H535893 thru
2HNYD1...2H538954
VIN 2HNYD1...2H539162
VIN 2HNYD1...2H539327
Some vehicles affected by this product update are still in dealer inventory. These vehicles must be repaired before they are sold or leased.
Not every vehicle in the listed ranges requires repair, and some have already been repaired according to Service Bulletin 02-022. Before beginning work
on a vehicle, verify its eligibility by confirming at least one of these items:
^
The client has a notification letter.
^
The vehicle is listed on one of your campaign responsibility reports.
^
The vehicle is shown as eligible on an iN VIN status inquiry.
In addition to the bulleted verification items, check for a punch mark above the second or sixth character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark
above the second character means the water pump, timing belt, and auto-tensioner have been replaced. A punch mark above the sixth character means
only the auto- tensioner has been replaced.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
