Recall - MIsfire Detection
98-031March 17, 2003
Applies To:
1995 2.5TL - ALL
1995 NSX-ALL
1996 Models except SLX - ALL
1997 Models except SLX and Integra Type R - ALL
Emissions Warranty Extension
(Supersedes 98-031, dated March 15, 1999)
Updated information is shown by asterisks and black bars.
BACKGROUND
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have claimed that the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system in the affected vehicles does not fully perform in the manner that they believe is required. Specifically, they believe the OBD system is not sensitive enough to detect some engine misfire conditions.
In an effort to resolve this issue, American Honda has agreed to extend the emissions warranty on all of the affected vehicles and to provide emissions-related services during the warranty period.
WARRANTY EXTENSION INFORMATION
American Honda is extending the emissions warranty on all affected vehicles to 14 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. The basic terms of this extended warranty are the same as given with the original Federal and California emissions warranties.
Federal Emissions Warranties - The time and mileage periods for the Emissions-related Design and Defects Warranty and the Emissions Performance Warranty are lengthened from 4 years or 50,000 miles to 14 years or 150,000 miles. All other terms, conditions, and exclusions still apply. All parts on the Emissions Parts List are now covered for 14 years or 150,000 miles, so the 8/80 notations on certain parts no longer apply.
California Emissions Warranties - The time and mileage periods for the Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and the Emissions Performance Warranty are lengthened from 4 years or 50,000 miles to 14 years or 150,000 miles. All other terms, conditions, and exclusions still apply. All parts on the Emissions Parts List are now covered for 14 years or 150,000 miles, so the 7/70 notations on certain parts no longer apply.
File a claim under this extension if:
^ The MIL comes on and the cause is traced to an emissions-related component.
^ The vehicle requires an emissions-related repair because it failed a mandated emissions test.
^ Any emissions-related component fails.
* If you cannot find the labor operation number for a particular emissions-related repair in the charts shown in this service bulletin, contact your local District Parts and Service Manager (DPSM) or call Warranty Dealer Support at 310-783-3240.*
REPAIR TIME REQUIREMENTS
According to the terms of the agreement, American Honda and the dealer have 45 days to resolve the customer's claim for repair under this warranty from the date the customer first brings in the vehicle. If you decide to refuse a customer's claim for repair under this warranty because you suspect accidental damage, tampering, or lack of proper maintenance, notify your DPSM immediately. This will allow American Honda to thoroughly investigate the customer's claim within the 45-day timeline.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
In addition to the warranty extension, the following services are provided to owners of affected vehicles.
Between 50,000 miles and 75,000 miles - If an affected vehicle comes in for service within this mileage range, inspect the OBD system. Follow the service manual procedure to retrieve any DTCs that are set. Then, replace the affected part(s). This inspection and any parts replacement are free of charge to the owner.
Between 75,000 and 150,000 miles - At this time the dealer should:
^ Inspect the OBD system again, and replace any parts that have caused a DTC to set.
^ Vehicles with a distributor: Replace the distributor cap, rotor, ignition wires, and spark plugs.
^ Vehicles without a distributor (3.5RL, 3.2TL, NSX):
Replace the ignition coils and spark plugs.
^ Change the oil and oil filter.
All of the above services are free of charge to the owner. You must use Honda parts and fluids for this service.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
American Honda will send a letter to all owners of affected vehicles notifying them of the terms of the warranty extension. This will be done immediately.
American Honda will send letters to all owners of affected vehicles, reminding them of the 50-75,000 mile OBD check, 5 years after the release of their models. This will begin in the latter part of 1999 for the 1995 models, etc.
American Honda will send letters to all owners of affected vehicles, reminding them of the 75-150,000 mile service, 9 years after the release of their models. This will begin in 2005.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The 50,000-75,000 mile OBD inspection, the 75,000-150,000 mile OBD inspection, the 75,000-150,000 mile service, and any emissions-related repairs must be filed on separate warranty claims. Warranty claims that combine any of these services will be rejected.
50,000-75,000 mile OBD inspection - Use the following information to file a warranty claim for the inspection.
This is an inspection only; no replacement parts should be used or listed on the claim. Any claim filed that is outside the specified mileage range, or that shows parts used, will be debited.
If the MIL is on, do not do the 50,000-75,000 mile OBD inspection or file a warranty claim for it; refer to Emissions-related repair.
Operation Number: 123508
Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour
Failed Part: P/N 37823-DOJ-CD1
Defect Code: 811
Contention Code: K45
Template ID: 98-031A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Center-punch a completion mark below the first character of the engine compartment VIN.
75,000-150,000 mile OBD inspection - Use the following information to file a warranty claim for the inspection.
This is an inspection only; no replacement parts should be used or listed on the claim. Any claim filed that is outside the specified mileage range or that shows parts used, will be debited.
If the MIL is on, do not do the 75,000-150,000 mile OBD inspection or file a warranty claim for it; refer to Emissions-related repair.
Operation Number: 123511
Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour
Failed Part: P/N 37823-DOJ-CD2
Defect Code: 812
Contention Code: K50
Template ID: 98-031C
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Center-punch a completion mark below the second character of the engine compartment VIN.
75,000-150,000 mile service - Use the following information to file a warranty claim for the replacement of ignition components and for the oil and filter change.
If the applicable ignition kit is not available, do not file a template claim. Submit a regular claim listing the individual components used.
No additional replacement parts can be claimed. Any claim that lists additional parts, or does not show the required parts will be debited.
Failed Part: P/N 37823-DOJ-CD3
Defect Code: 813
Contention Code: K51
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Center-punch a completion mark below the third character of the engine compartment VIN.
Emissions-related repair - Use the following information to file a warranty claim for diagnosis and repair.
Operation Number: Refer to the charts shown.
Flat Rate Time: Refer to the charts shown.
Failed Part: Use the part number of the replaced part
Defect Code: 814
Contention Code: K52
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Any warranty claims submitted for emissions-related repairs that exceed the time or mileage limit, or that list non-emissions-related parts, will be debited.
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