SuspensionRecall 97V-035 · 1997 Acura SLX

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 97V-035 covers 123 1997 Acura SLX for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1231 model

ReportedMar 11, 1997Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V035002 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A LOCK WASHER AND/OR SCREWS IN THE FRONT HUB.

The risk

THE BEARING ADJUSTMENT NUT CAN LOOSEN, RESULTING IN TOO MUCH FREE PLAY BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND AXLE. THE BEARING CAN SEIZE, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO LOCK AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT HUBS TO DETERMINE IF THE LOCK WASHER AND SCREWS WERE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF NOT, THEY WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGINAPRIL 10, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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 SLX1997

Built from August 1, 1996 to November 10, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.