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Acura NSX Repair and Maintenance

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Acura NSX Car Reviews (1)

1995 Acura NSX, MIZZOUNNC, Lumberton, NC, February 24, 2010 06:35

Timeless design with Honda reliability.

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Acura NSX Problems

Brakes The anti-lock brake system can sometimes leak brake fluid, making the brakes less effective.
Exhaust & Emissions The Check Engine Light may come on because a valve designed to control fuel evaporation malfunctions.

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Acura NSX Recalls and TSBs

Acura NSX Recalls (Recent)

Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Campaign Number: 95V103001
Dates Manufactured: 01/1986 to 03/1991
Number of Vehicles Affected: 3,700,000
Model Years Affected: 1991
Date Owner Notified: 05/1995

Defect Summary: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence Summary: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Recall Notes: SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS; BELT BUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR, 4-DOOR AND 5-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS MADE BY TAKATA CORPORATION.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AT AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT HONDA/ACURA AT 1-800-999-1009. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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Acura NSX Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)

Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Service Bulletin Number: 08-026
NHTSA Number: 10025524
Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Date of Bulletin: 08/2008

Bulletin Summary: LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES.

Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Service Bulletin Number: 1003
NHTSA Number: 10004959
Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001, 2002
Date of Bulletin: 01/2004

Bulletin Summary: TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX.

Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Service Bulletin Number: 903
NHTSA Number: 10005013
Model Years Affected: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004
Date of Bulletin: 01/2004

Bulletin Summary: HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY.

Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Service Bulletin Number: 1205
NHTSA Number: 10018865
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Date of Bulletin: 01/2006

Bulletin Summary: TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING.

Drive Train: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Service Bulletin Number: 90103
NHTSA Number: 10005065
Model Years Affected: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004
Date of Bulletin: 01/2004

Bulletin Summary: SPARE TIRE INSPECTION. ACURA SERVICENEWS.

Electrical & Lights: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Service Bulletin Number: 1002
NHTSA Number: 10009256
Model Years Affected: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Date of Bulletin: 09/2004

Bulletin Summary: INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION.

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin Number: 7012005
NHTSA Number: 10018038
Model Years Affected: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005

Bulletin Summary: SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.

Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
Service Bulletin Number: 13
NHTSA Number: 633353
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Date of Bulletin: 09/2002

Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM, TYPE 1.

Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Service Bulletin Number: 5012004
NHTSA Number: 10009002
Model Years Affected: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Date of Bulletin: 09/2004

Bulletin Summary: AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004.

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Service Bulletin Number: 98031
NHTSA Number: 10001339
Model Years Affected: 1995
Date of Bulletin: 04/2003

Bulletin Summary: EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION - OBD SYSTEM NOT DETECTING ENGINE MISFIRE.

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Service Bulletin Number: 802
NHTSA Number: 637683
Model Years Affected: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Date of Bulletin: 12/2002

Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION ON TIGHTENING BOLTS USING TORQUE AND ANGLE.

Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Service Bulletin Number: 302
NHTSA Number: 631035
Model Years Affected: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Date of Bulletin: 05/2002

Bulletin Summary: SOME 2000 MDX MODELS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEED.

Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Service Bulletin Number: 3001
NHTSA Number: 10000991
Model Years Affected: 2002
Date of Bulletin: 04/2003

Bulletin Summary: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE.

Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Service Bulletin Number: 4001
NHTSA Number: 10008377
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2004
Date of Bulletin: 07/2004

Bulletin Summary: FUEL FILL CAP BINDS AND POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1456.

Exhaust & Emissions: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Service Bulletin Number: 60103
NHTSA Number: 10002692
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Date of Bulletin: 09/2003

Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP.

 

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