Recall - DTC P0401 or P1491/EGR Port Clogging: Overview
00-004December 17, 2001
Applies To:
1999 3.2TL - ALL
3.2TL Warranty Extension: EGR Port Clogging
(Supersedes 00-004, dated October 26, 2001)
Updated information is shown by black bars
BACKGROUND
In some areas of the U.S., certain basic chemical properties of gasoline (regardless of brand) may cause the intake manifold EGR port to clog or the EGR valve to fail. If this happens, the MIL comes on with a DTC P0401 (insufficient EGR flow) or P1491 (insufficient EGR lift) stored.
WARRANTY EXTENSION INFORMATION
This warranty extension cancels the PCV hose routing Product Update Campaign. You should no longer install the PCV hose routing kit.
American Honda is extending the warranty on EGR system problems in the affected vehicles to 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first. To be eligible for coverage under this extended warranty, the MIL must be on with one of the above DTCs stored. Install the EGR pipe kit, and file a claim using the information in this service bulletin.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
The PUD covered the first part of the 1999 model year (about the first 25,000 VINs). Owners of these vehicles will be mailed a letter explaining that the PUD has been cancelled, and detailing the 8 year, 80,000 mile warranty extension covering EGR system clogging.
The remainder of the 1999 model year is being added to the warranty extension. Owners of these vehicles will be mailed a letter detailing the 8 year, 80,000 mile warranty extension covering EGR system clogging.
Examples of the customer notifications are shown.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Clean the EGR port, and install the EGR pipe kit.
PARTS INFORMATION
EGR Pipe Kit: P/N 06175-P8E-A00
TOOL INFORMATION
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
DISCLAIMER