Recall - Incorrect Tire Certification Label
04-047August 12, 2004
Applies To:
2004 Pilot EX/EX-L models - From VIN 5FNYF1...4B000041 thru 5FNYF1...4B006243
Noncompliance Recall: Pilot Certification Label
BACKGROUND
The vehicle certification label on the driver's doorjamb may have incorrect vehicle weight and tire size information. This would cause the vehicle to be noncompliant with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 567, "Certification."
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this recall. In the notification, owners are asked to inspect the certification label and, if it has incorrect information, return to their dealer to have a correction sticker installed. An example of the customer 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 correction sticker is applied.
Only 1,528 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 an iN VIN status inquiry.
In addition to these verification items, you can check the certification label on the driver's doorjamb:
^ If the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) on the label is 2700 KG (5950 LBS) the label is correct, and no further action is needed.
^ If the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) on the label is 760 KG (1680 LBS) the label is incorrect and needs updating.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Apply a correction sticker over lines 2, 3, and 4 of the certification label on the driver's doorjamb.
PARTS INFORMATION
Your service manager was sent enough correction stickers to update all affected vehicles in your new vehicle inventory.
If you need more correction stickers, order them from Helm using reorder number Y0700.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 848501
Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour
Failed Part: P/N 42762-59V-A03
H/C 7569353
Defect Code: 5CG
Symptom Code: P42
Template ID: 04-047A
Skill Level: Maintenance Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Using alcohol and a clean shop towel, clean the certification label on the driver's doorjamb. Allow the alcohol to dry.
2. Peel off the backing from the correction sticker, and apply it to the certification label in the exact position shown. Press the correction sticker firmly to make sure it sticks.
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