Vehicle recall 03V423000 · October 27, 2003
Honda Accord, Acura CL and 2 more models
On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to "park."
- Consequence
- If the vehicle operator does not shift to "park" before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that determines the amount of cylinder body wear. If significant wear is indicated, the dealer will replace the cylinder body, collar, and latch plate. If no signs of wear are indicated, dealers will replace the latch plate with a redesigned part. Owner notification began December 8, 2003. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238.
- Notes
- Honda recall no. 03-088/Acura recall no. 03-034.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
- 03V423000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 27, 2003
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03-088/03-034
- Owner notification
- December 8, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 563,861
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- 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 (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Acura TL (1999): 1999
- Honda Accord (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Honda Odyssey (1999): 1999
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