Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 03V-239 · 2000 Acura RL

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 03V-239 covers 814 2000 Acura RL for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8141 model

ReportedJul 2, 2003Owners notified Jul 28, 2003

Complaints since4Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V239000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY HAVE INTERNAL CORROSION, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

The risk

THE CORROSION COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, RESERVOIR, AND BRAKE FLUID. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Acura RL2000

Built from August 4, 1999 to September 8, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.