Vehicle recall 05V025000 · January 28, 2005

Honda Prelude, Honda Accord and 1 more model

On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, 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 driver 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 confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Notes: Honda recall NOS.P68, P69.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V025000
Reported to NHTSA: January 28, 2005
Filed by: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer campaign: P68, P69
Owner notification: March 7, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 486,659
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

Recall 05V025000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Acura TL (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
Honda Accord (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Honda Prelude (1997-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997

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