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ACURA TL Communications Horn Assembly

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #541785

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on .ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY . HORN BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL IS A DESIGN DEFECT. IT IS TOO SMALL (3/4" BY 1"} AND IN A EMERGENCY OR PANIC SITUATION, THE HORN IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND. CORRECTED ACTION HAS BEEN DONE TO THE 1999 MODELS, BUT MANUFACTURER SAID NO CORRECTION CAN BE DONE TO THE 1998 MODELS, BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEELS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, ANOTHER CAR AHEAD OF MY DAUGHTER BACKED INTO HER IN A PARKING GARAGE WHILE SHE WAS FRANTICALLY SEARCHING FOR THE BUTTON TO WARN HIM. RESULTING IN A LOW IMPACT COLLISION TO THE FRONT BUMPER..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA3647WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in ENCINO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980727. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Acura Tl 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A.
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ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #828321

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on .ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY . THE BOTTON FOR THE HORN IS TOO SMALL TO LOCATE IN A PANIC SITUATION. DEALER SAYS THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN. *AK.Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in ENCINO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA TL Steering

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #851750

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 1999.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with STEERING . WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT A SPEED 45-55 MPH ON A STRAIGHT ROAD IN SUNNY WEATHER CONDITIONS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND THEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL, ALMOST STRIKING SEVERAL VEHICLES.THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. PLEASE THE STRUT ROD HAD BROKEN OFF THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE ASSEMBLEY, THE WHEEL WENT UP INTO THE WHEEL WELL CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):NOT AVAILAB. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in YURBA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA TL Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #743543

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2001.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . CRACK IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA2659WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in HENDERSON, NV. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19981001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Acura Tl 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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ACURA TL Vehicle Speed Control

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #763813

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2002.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I HAD JUST MADE A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE PROCEEDING AT ABOUT 2 MILES PER HOUR WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND WAS ABOUT TWO FEET FROM THE END OF THE SPACE, ABOUT TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE, WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD, WENT OVER A BUMPER, AND PROCEEDED TO GO DOWN A HILL, PART ON SOME CONCRETE STAIRS AND PART ON GRASS. I BRAKED ALL THE WAY AND STOPPED AT THE BOTTOM OF TWO SETS OF STAIRS. SWITCHED CAR INTO NEUTRAL, ENGINE WAS RACING, AND TURNED OFF ENGINE. CAR WAS TOTALLED. NO INJURIES.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA2658WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in TEANECK, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20980501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Acura Tl 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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ACURA TL Structure Body

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10023301

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2003.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . TO REPAIR A TRUNK LEAK MY DEALER FOUND THE TAIL LIGHT GASKETS ON BOTH SIDES FAILED ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK INTO THE TRUNK. HE FURTHER STATED THIS IS COMMON IN THE BODY STYLE CAR I OWN AND THAT OTHER MODELS EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANTLY FEWER REPAIRS OF THIS NATURE. *NLM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA2651WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in WINSTON-SALEM, NC. Vehicle was purchased on 20011220. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Acura Tl 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Tl 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FLOW ACURA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 336.761.3660 . DEALER'S CITY: WINSTON-SALEM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27127 .
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ACURA TL Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10067807

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2004.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN, FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED RESULTING IN A COLLISION THAT TOTALLED THE CAR. WE WANT THE INFORMATION INSIDE THE AIRBAG COMPUTER READ/EXTRACTED. WE SUSPECT INSURANCE FRAUD IN THIS INCIDENT.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 69933 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA3648WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in CASTLE ROCK, CO. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Tl 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Tl 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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ACURA TL Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10081239

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2004.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE 1998 ACURA 2.5 TL. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE O2 SENSOR REPLACED AND NOW AS TOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. I WAS ALDO TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF CASES WERE THE MANIFOLD CRACKED. IF THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT YOU SEE REPEATED IN A PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS IT NOT FAIRLY SAFE TO SAY THERE IS A PROBLEM FROM THE MANUFACTURE? WHAT CAN BE DONE TO SAVE CONSUMERS THE EXPENSE OF ABOUT $1200.00 TO REPAIR WHAT SEEMS OBVIOUS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM?*AK.Mileage was 74000 miles. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in LITTLE ROCK, AR. Vehicle was purchased on 20010817. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Tl 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: RIVERSIDE ACURA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 501-448-8000 . DEALER'S CITY: LITTLE ROCK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AR. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 72211 .
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ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10090277

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2004.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . ENGINE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A CRACK. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE PRODUCED AN EXTREME LOUD NOISE. *AK MANIFOLD REPLACED. TRUNK LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS. *TC.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 153000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA2659WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in JONESVILLE, SC. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Tl 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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ACURA TL Structure Body Trunk Lid

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10090277

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2004.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID . ENGINE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A CRACK. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE PRODUCED AN EXTREME LOUD NOISE. *AK MANIFOLD REPLACED. TRUNK LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS. *TC.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 153000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA2659WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in JONESVILLE, SC. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Tl 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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ACURA TL Power Train Automatic Transmission

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10097010

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 09, 2004.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . CONSUMER STATES THE BOLT ON THE VEHICLE BROKE. RECALL NUMBER 99V227000 THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE . THE CONSUMER WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. JB *TC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA3640WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in MARTINEZ, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA TL Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10106272

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2005.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . EXHAUST SYSTEM ON MY 1998 ACURA 2.5 TL HAS A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. I'VE BEEN TOLD THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THIS ON THE 96 & 97 TL'S BUT WILL NOT FOR THE 1998. I UNDERSTAND FROM RESEARCH THERE WERE NO CHANGES TO THE BODY STYLE OR ENGINE BETWEEN THE 96 -98 SO WHY WON'T THEY COVER THE 98? *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 73462 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA2659WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in DES MOINES, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010501. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Acura Tl 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Tl 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA OF SEATTLE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 206-433-1000 . DEALER'S CITY: SEATTLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98188 .
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ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10106575

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2005.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . PART B TO ODI# 10106272 FORGOT TO NOTE THAT EXHAUST COMES INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRESH AIR INTAKE AND GIVES ME HEADACHES ON LONG TRIPS. *NM.Mileage was 73462 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA2659WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in DES MOINES, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Acura Tl 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Tl 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA OF SEATTLE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 206-433-1000 . DEALER'S CITY: SEATTLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 98188 .
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ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10128711

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2005.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . AUTO TECHNICIAN HAS DETERMINED THAT 1998 ACURA 2.5 TL HAS A CRACKED MANIFOLD. SAME VEHICLE FROM 1995-97 HAS BEEN MANDATED BY NHTSA TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED BY MANUFACTURER. I WOULD LIKE MY VEHICLE YEAR TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS MANDATE..Mileage was 77500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA2658WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Vehicle was purchased on 20010415. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Tl 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA AT OXMOOR . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 502 429-0888 . DEALER'S CITY: LOUISVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: KY.
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ACURA TL Power Train Automatic Transmission

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10144125

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2005.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OUT FROM A STOP SIGN THE TRANSMISSION CASE BOLT BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO FOUND NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V227000 FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS HAD BEEN COMPLETED PREVIOUSLY, AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 115000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA3640WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in ANDERSON, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020506. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Acura Tl 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Acura Tl 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PALOCEDRO MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 530-223-6511 . DEALER'S CITY: REDING . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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ACURA TL Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10191197

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2005.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . I OWN AN ACURA 2.5 TL MODEL YEAR 1998. I WAS INFORMED BY DEALER LAST YEAR THAT THERE WAS AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALER QUOTED $2000 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD IT FIXED SO FAR, BUT I FEAR THAT THE EXHAUST FUMES WERE INFILTRATING THE CABIN, AND WE WERE BREATHING EXHAUST FUMES WHEN IN THE CAR. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS ALSO REPORTED WIDELY IN EARLIER MODEL YEARS. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in REDMOND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: ACURA OF LYNNWOOD . DEALER'S CITY: LYNNWOOD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA.
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ACURA TL Suspension Front

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10247627

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2008.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 1998 ACURA TL 2.5 AND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BALL JOINT SQUEAKS. WHILE I WAS LOOKING FOR PARTS AT AUTOZONE I WAS ALERTED THAT MY CAR WAS UNDER RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE LOWER BALL JOINTS. I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND WONDERED IF IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET IT REPAIRED AT NO COST ? *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 107233 miles. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in SAVANNAH, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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ACURA TL Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10260960

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2008.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . MY 1998 ACURA 2.5 TL HAS HAD NOTICEABLE EXHAUST LEAK INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM ABOUT 100,000 MILES POINT, SINCE JANUARY 2008L ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO. ALL THE OUTSIDE SMELLS COME RIGHT IN EVEN THOUGH I ALWAYS HAVE VENTS AND AIR COND OR HEATER SET TO "INSIDE AIR ONLY" SETTING. ALONG WITH EXHAUST I SMELL THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ODOR, REFINERY ODOR WHEN I DRIVE PAST REFINERY, SKUNK SMELL WHEN I DRIVE OVER EVEN A SPOT WHERE A SKUNK WAS REMOVED A FEW DAYS AGO, ETC AND ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A YEAR AGO, AS MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED, I HAD IT DIAGNOSED AS FAILED OXYGEN SENSOR BUT IT SEEMS THAT GOES WITH THE CRACKED ENGINE MANIFOLD. THIS WIDELY REPORTED CONDITION SHOULD BE A MFGR RECALL NOTICE. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THE FAILURE TO RECALL OVER THIS PERSISTENT DEFECT. OWNERS NOW KNOW THAT IT WAS THE VERY SAME PROBLEM IN 1996 AND 1997 WHERE IT WAS A RECALL NOTICE ITEM; IT SHOULD BE FOR 1998 AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN THE MOST LOYAL OF ACURA OWNERS (THIS IS OUR FOURTH ACURA AS A FAMILY) BUT I AND MY HUSBAND WILL NO LONGER TOLERATE SUCH DISHONESTY IN ACURA CO. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA2651WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in EL CERRITO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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ACURA TL Vehicle Speed Control

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10292489

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on June 03, 2009.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . NO EVENTS INDICATING A FAILURE WAS IMMINENT. PEDAL BRAKE FOR 1998 ACURA FAILED TO STOP WHILE DRIVING IN STOP/GO MUNICIPAL TRAFFIC. CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT AN OFF ROAD TREE AND WAS A TOTAL UNREPAIRABLE LOSS. POLICE INVESTIGATED. CAR OCCUPANTS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. NO OTHER PERSONAL INJURIES. ONLY MINOR PROPERTY COLLATERAL PROPERTY DAMAGES. REPORTED TO AUTO INSURANCE CARRIER AND HONDA AMERICA. HONDA AMERICA DECLINED TO INVESTIGATE OR INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND CLAIMED THE GAS PEDAL WAS MISTAKENLY ENGAGED INSTEAD OF THE PEDAL BRAKE. CONFIRMED BY HA LETTER. ACURA OWNER SETTLED CLAIM WITH INSURANCE COMPANY. THIS CONCLUSION SEEMS INCONSISTENT WITH EARLIER NHTSA INVESTIGATIONS INTO 1990S ACURAS AS I WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE FROM HTTP://CONSUMERHASSOFSHAME.HOMESTEAD.COM///INDEX~NS4.HTML. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 115000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA3640WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in WESTFIELD, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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ACURA TL Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10292489

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on June 03, 2009.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . NO EVENTS INDICATING A FAILURE WAS IMMINENT. PEDAL BRAKE FOR 1998 ACURA FAILED TO STOP WHILE DRIVING IN STOP/GO MUNICIPAL TRAFFIC. CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT AN OFF ROAD TREE AND WAS A TOTAL UNREPAIRABLE LOSS. POLICE INVESTIGATED. CAR OCCUPANTS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT. NO OTHER PERSONAL INJURIES. ONLY MINOR PROPERTY COLLATERAL PROPERTY DAMAGES. REPORTED TO AUTO INSURANCE CARRIER AND HONDA AMERICA. HONDA AMERICA DECLINED TO INVESTIGATE OR INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND CLAIMED THE GAS PEDAL WAS MISTAKENLY ENGAGED INSTEAD OF THE PEDAL BRAKE. CONFIRMED BY HA LETTER. ACURA OWNER SETTLED CLAIM WITH INSURANCE COMPANY. THIS CONCLUSION SEEMS INCONSISTENT WITH EARLIER NHTSA INVESTIGATIONS INTO 1990S ACURAS AS I WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE FROM HTTP://CONSUMERHASSOFSHAME.HOMESTEAD.COM///INDEX~NS4.HTML. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 115000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA3640WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in WESTFIELD, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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ACURA TL Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control

ACURA TL 1998 Safety Review #10492802

ACURA TL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2013.ACURA TL 1998, manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL . 1998 ACURA TL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE OR CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND SEEKS GOODWILL ASSISTANCE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE CODE INDICATED A FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR AND THERE WERE EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE VEHICLE. .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JH4UA2653WC. Acura Tl 1998 problem was reported in THE WOODLANDS, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Acura Tl 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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