Safety Recall
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1. ATION ops Description FR Tempie 10 Some vehicles affected by this recall are still in dealer 110571 Inspect casting number 0 3 02 055A inventory According to Federal law those vehicles Center punch VIN cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired 110171 Inspect casting number 33 02 055B NOTE Not every vehicle in the VIN ranges given is Replace water pump and affected by this recall Before you start work make timing belt Center punch sure the vehicle is eligible for this recall by confirming VIN at least one of these items e The vehicle is listed on your Campaign Failed Part Da i Responsibility Report Defect Code 5BW e The customer has a notification letter e The vehicle is shown as affected by this recall on the onenticn Code L68 E IN VIN Status Inquiry display Skill Level Repair Technician 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved ATB 24368 24399 0208 1 of 2 Skill Level CUSTOMER INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools equipment R and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle These procedures should not be attempted by do it yourselfers and you should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle or that your vehicle has the condition described To determine whether this information applies contact an REFAN authorized Honda automobile dealer INSPECTION PROCEDURE 12. Call any authorized Honda automobile dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle inspected The dealer will inspect the water pump and if it is one of the defective pumps the water pump and timing belt will be replaced free of charge Please plan to leave your vehicle all day to allow the dealer flexibility in scheduling Who to contact if you experience problems If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from your Honda dealer you may write to American Honda Motor Co Inc Honda Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500 2N 7A 1919 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA 90501 2746 If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your vehicle without charge within a reasonable period of time 60 days from the date you first contact the dealer for a repair appointment you may submit a complaint to Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 400 Seventh St SW Washington DC 20590 Or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline at 888 327 4236 What to do if you feel this notice is in error Our records show that you are the current owner or lessee of a 2002 Accord 2002 Odyssey or 2003 Pilot involved in this recall If this is not the case or the name address information is not correct please fill out and return the enclosed postage paid Information Change Card We will then update our records If you have questions If you have any questions
3. HONDA Service Bulletin 02 055 Applies To See VEHICLES AFFECTED August 30 2002 Safety Recall V6 Engine Water Pump Supersedes 02 055 dated August 21 2002 BACKGROUND CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION Some water pump castings are not within All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a specifications because of a manufacturing die problem notification of this recall An example of the customer As a result the timing belt tensioner pulley is notification is at the end of this service bulletin misaligned This pulley misalignment causes the timing belt to contact a bolt on the cylinder head eventually damaging the belt In the worst case a broken timing CORRECTIVE ACTION belt will cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash Inspect the casting die number on the water pump housing If the casting die number is 9 replace the water pump and the timing belt VEHICLES AFFECTED 2002 Accord 4 door PARTS INFORMATION From VIN 1HGCG1 2A074936 thru P N 19200 P8A A03 H C 5965264 1HGCG1 2A078815 Timing Belt imi a Meee aes TNO P N 14400 P8A A02 H C 5991641 epee ecole O0r Dipstick Tube O Ring From VIN 1HGCG2 2A032939 thru P N 91302 GE0 000 H C 3333010 1HGCG2 2A034579 200A eayerey REQUIRED MATERIALS From VIN 2HKRL1 2H588548 thru OHKRL1 2H589747 Honda All Season Antifreeze Coolant Type 2 P N OL999 9002 H C 6562672 2003 Pilot From VIN 2HKYF1 3H513603 thru OHKYF1 3H517522 WARRANTY CLAIM INFORM
4. Remove the timing belt front upper cover Refer to Timing Belt Inspection in the appropriate service manual Inspect the casting die number on the water pump housing If the casting die number is 9 go to REPAIR PROCEDURE If the casting die number is any number other than 9 reinstall all removed parts and center punch the VIN CASTING DIE NUMBER REPAIR PROCEDURE 1 Replace the timing belt and water pump Refer to the Cylinder Head and Engine Cooling sections of the appropriate service manual NOTE You need to replace the dipstick O ring only if it is damaged 2 Center punch a completion mark above the second character H of the engine compartment VIN 2 of 2 Center punch here 1HGCG1XXXXXXXXXXX Example of Customer Letter August 2002 Safety Recall V6 Engine Water Pump Dear Honda Owner This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act What is the reason for this notice Honda Motor Co Ltd has determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in the water pump in certain 2002 Accords 2002 Odysseys and 2003 Pilots The timing belt tensioner pulley is misaligned and may cause the timing belt to contact a bolt on the cylinder head Eventually the belt could be damaged and fail If the timing belt breaks the engine will stall which increases the risk of a crash What should you do
5. about this notice or need assistance with contacting a Honda dealer please call Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800 999 1009 We apologize for any inconvenience this campaign may Cause you Sincerely American Honda Motor Co Inc Honda Automobile Division 02 055
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