Recall - Tire/Wheel Label Non-Compliance
07-045August 11, 2007
Applies To:
2008 RDX - From VIN 5J8TB1...8A000001 thru 5J8TB1...8A000840
Noncompliance Recall: RDX Certification Label
BACKGROUND
On some early-production 2008 RDXs, the certification label on the driver's doorjamb does not contain the required tire and rim size information. This would cause the vehicle to be noncompliant with 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles (about 100 in total) will be mailed a notification of this recall. In the notification, owners are asked to return to their selling dealer to have the VIN-specific certification label replaced. An example of the client notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
Some vehicles affected by this recall are still in dealer inventory. According to federal law, those vehicles cannot be sold or leased until the VIN-specific certification label is replaced.
Only 744 vehicles within the VIN range are affected by this campaign. To verify that a vehicle is eligible, check at least one of these items:
^ The customer 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 these verification items, check the certification label on the driver's doorjamb:
^ If the tire and rim size information is on the label, the label is correct, and no further action is needed.
^ If the tire and rim size information is not on the label, the label is incorrect and must be replaced.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remove the certification label from the driver's doorjamb, and apply a new, VIN-specific label.
PARTS INFORMATION
Your service manager was sent VIN-specific certification labels for affected vehicles sold by, in stock, or in transit to your dealership. Because the certification labels are VIN-specific, they cannot be ordered.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 848501
Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour
Failed Part: P/N 42762-STK-A01
Defect Code: 5RK00
Symptom Code: Q5400
Template ID: 07-045A
Skill Level: Maintenance Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Make sure the VIN on the new certification label matches the VIN on the vehicle. Look at the VIN plate on the top of the dashboard or the label in the driver's doorjamb.
2. Using a trim tool (KTC Handy Remover, T/N AP 201-N [or equivalent]), begin at a corner of the label, and peel the label off the doorjamb. As much as possible, try to remove the label together with its clear laminate. The label will come off in several pieces. Be sure to remove the entire label.
NOTE:
If the label won't come off with just the trim tool, use a heat gun. When using a heat gun, be careful not to overheat the paint.
3. Remove the label residue and adhesive with 3M adhesive remover on a clean shop towel. Allow the area to dry.
NOTE:
Do not allow the adhesive remover to contact any of the other labels on the doorjamb.
4. Attach the new label to the doorjamb in the same location and direction as the removed label.
NOTE:
^ To avoid tearing the label, do not reposition it once you've begun to apply it.
^ Apply the label slowly, from one end to the other.
^ To avoid wrinkles in the label, press it down firmly once it's applied.
Service Manager Letter
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