Recall - Trailer Hitch Weld Defect
06-051November 22, 2006
Applies To:
2007 RDX - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: Accessory Trailer Hitch Is Incorrectly Welded
BACKGROUND
Some RDX accessory trailer hitches have a welding defect. This defect could cause the trailer hitch to separate from the vehicle, increasing the safety hazard to traffic.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
While any 2007 RDX sold through November 15, 2006 is potentially affected, only about 600 trailer hitches have the welding defect. You can identify an affected vehicle by the date code stamped on the bottom of the trailer hitch.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
All owners of potentially affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. An example of the client notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
To verify vehicle eligibility, you must check at least one of these items:
^ The client has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition to the bulleted verification items, check for a punch mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means the vehicle has already been repaired.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. According to federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If the vehicle has an accessory trailer hitch, replace the hitch if you cannot read its date code or if the date code is within the affected production range.
PARTS INFORMATION
Trailer Hitch Kit: P/N 08L92-STK-200
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Failed Part: P/N 08L92-STK-200
Defect Code: 5RXOO
Symptom Code: Q2900
Skill Level: Repair Technician
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Check the date code stamped on the bottom of the trailer hitch:
NOTE:
The fourth and fifth digits (06) represent the year 2006. No other years are affected.
^ If the first three digits of the date code are lower than 177 or higher than 189, the trailer hitch is OK. Go to step 3 of REPAIR PROCEDURE.
^ If you cannot read the date code, or if the first three digits of the code are 177 thru 189, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Replace the trailer hitch. Online, enter keyword HITCH and select 2007 RDX Trailer Hitch from the list.
2. Return the original trailer hitch, via FedEx, to Warranty Parts Inspection (WPI) in Torrance, California. For parts return information, refer to section 8 in the Acura Dealer Operations Manual.
3. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.
Owner Letter
Service Manager Letter
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