Vehicle recall 02V120000 · May 16, 2002
Honda Accord, Honda Civic and 6 more models
On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
- Consequence
- Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began June 14, 2002. 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V120000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2002
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- June 14, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,000,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Acura CL (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Acura TL (1999): 1999
- Honda Accord (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Honda Civic (1998-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998
- Honda CR-V (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Honda Odyssey (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Honda Prelude (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Isuzu Oasis (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
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