1996 ACURA SLX Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 96V248002 on 12/18/1996
- Component:
- Seat belts:rear
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1996 - 02/27/1996
- Affected:
- 163
- Defect:
- Certain vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect rear center seat belt assembly buckle. the misbuild involved fitting a buckle for another market with the correct u.s. specification seat belt.
- Consequence:
- Such installation results in a rear center seat belt assembly in which the belt tongue cannot be inserted into the buckle and a consquent inability of the system to provide proper occupant restraint during panic braking of the vehicle or an accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification will begin january 17, 1997. note: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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 97V092002 on 06/05/1997
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1996 - 06/29/1996
- Affected:
- 873
- Defect:
- The left front brake lines were installed improperly at the assembly line resulting in insufficient clearance between the brake line and an upper control arm of the suspension.
- Consequence:
- The line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brake effectiveness, and increased stopping distances.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the clearance between the brake line and the upper control arm. if the clearance is not according to specifications, the brake line will be replaced.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began june 29, 1997.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 acura at 1-800-382-2238. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
1996 ACURA SLX TSBs (11)
- Bulletin:
- 99020
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Concerns with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with dianostic trouble codes (dtc(s) p0300 thru p0306 stored. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99021
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Conditions concerning engine pinging when you accelerate lightly below 3,000 rpm. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00006
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- A condition may exist where static from the speakers while adjusting the power mirrors with the engine running and the radio on. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01035
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information regarding automatic transmission main case oil pan plug leaks. *jb
- Bulletin:
- B020010
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding transmission drain plug leaking automatic transmission fluid. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 010702
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- This article mentions there is no t on replacement top piston rings. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 402
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding replacement top piston ring marking. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1003
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Shift solenoid identification. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1002
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. october tech line information. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SB-0708
- Component:
- 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Summary:
- Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri
- Bulletin:
- Service Bulletin
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the engine detonates (pings) when you accelerate lightly below 3,000 rpm. the programmed ignition timing causes a non-damaging engine detonation to occur when the intake air temperature is above 140°f (60°c).
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