Accord LX Coupe L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 03-088
Date: 040430
Recall - Ignition Switch Key Interlock Defect
03-088
April 30, 2004
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: Ignition Switch Key Interlock
(Supersedes 03-088, dated January 8, 2004)
Updated information is shown with asterisks and black bars
BACKGROUND
Limited batches of an ignition switch component do not have sufficient surface hardness. An ignition switch with this defective component may wear
excessively, making it possible to remove the key when the shift lever is not in Park. If the driver does not set the parking brake when parking, the
vehicle could roll, and a crash could occur.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
Not all vehicles within the VIN ranges are affected by this campaign. Before beginning work on a vehicle, verify its eligibility by checking at least one of
these items:
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The customer has a notification letter.
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The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
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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 13th character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that
location means the key interlock has already been repaired.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used car inventory. According to federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they
are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
Some of the vehicles involved in this campaign are affected by other campaigns and may not have been repaired. As a convenience to your customer, do
a VIN status inquiry, and complete all outstanding campaigns on the same visit.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is shown in this service bulletin.