RL V6-3.5L (2007)
Brake Master Cylinder: Recalls
Recall - Potential Brake Master Cylinder Leaks
10-047
FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Applies To:
2005 RL - From VIN JH4KB16..5C000001 thru JH4KB16..5C021598
2006 RL - From VIN JH4KB16..6C000002 thru JH4KB16..6C012556
2007 RL - From VIN JH4KB16..70000202 thru JH4KB16..7C003061
Safety Recall: Master Cylinder May Be Leaking
(Supercedes 10-047, dated November 6, 2010, to revise the information marked by black bars/shown with asterisks.
REVISION SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
A cup seal in the master cylinder is sensitive to the type of brake fluid used in the brake system. If the brake fluid is replaced with anything other than
Acura (or Honda) Genuine DOT 3 Brake Fluid, and the brakes are manually bled, the cup seal may twist in its retention groove and create a small leak.
The brake fluid can then leak into the brake booster, and the brake system indicator will eventually come on because the brake fluid level is low.
If the client continues to drive the vehicle without refilling the brake fluid reservoir, they may notice the brake pedal feels low or spongy. The client
should not rely on refilling the brake fluid reservoir to address the problem. A prolonged leak would eventually cause one of the two brake system
hydraulic circuits to fail.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign. An example of the client notification letter is shown in this service bulletin.
Not all vehicles in the Applies To ranges are affected by this campaign. To verify vehicle eligibility, you must check at least one of these items:
^ The client has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition, check for a punch mark above the ninth character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this campaign has
already been completed.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. As a matter of federal law, these vehicles must be repaired before they
are sold.
Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes an injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely
responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in
inventory is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install a master cylinder repair kit and, if needed, replace the brake booster.
PARTS INFORMATION
