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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