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Recall 04V176000: Potential A/T Gear Failure
DEFECT: On some minivans and sport utility vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually leading to gear tooth chipping or gear breakage. Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY: On vehicles with 15,000 miles or less, the dealer will update the transmission with a simple revision to the oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to the second gear. On vehicles with more than 15,000 miles, the dealer will inspect the transmission to identify gears that have already experienced discoloration due to overheating. If discoloration exists, the transmission will be replaced. If discoloration is not present, the dealer will install the change to the oil cooler return line. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on May 12, 2004. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238..
04-021
April 8, 2005
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: Automatic Transmission 2nd Gear Inspection
(Supersedes 04-021, Safety Recall Automatic Transmission Second Gear Inspection, dated November 16, 2004)
Updated information is shown by asterisks and a black bar.
BACKGROUND
Certain operating conditions can result in heat buildup between the countershaft and secondary shaft 2nd gears in the A/T. Without enough oil flow to dissipate heat, prolonged operation under these conditions can eventually result in decreased material strength. In higher mileage vehicles, this can result in gear tooth chipping or, in very rare cases, gear breakage.
In most cases, A/T noise will indicate a problem, however it is possible for the A/T to become locked without warning. A locked A/T could result in a crash.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2002-03 Odyssey: ALL
2004 Odyssey: From VIN 5FNRL18..4B000001 thru
5FNRL18..4B051620
2003 Pilot: ALL
2004 Pilot: From VIN 2HKYF18..4H500001 thru
2HKYF18..4H546877
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this recall. There is a customer letter example at the end of this bulletin.
Not all vehicles within the VIN ranges are affected by this recall. Before starting work on a vehicle, make sure it is eligible by checking for one or more of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is listed on your campaign responsibility report.
^ The vehicle is noted as eligible when you do a VIN status inquiry on the interactive network (iN).
Besides checking these items, also check for a punch mark above the 11th character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark there means the A/T has already been inspected and repaired.
Some vehicles affected by this recall may be in your new or used vehicle inventory. According to federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. Before selling a vehicle, do a VIN status inquiry to check if it is affected by this recall.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Do a VIN status inquiry on the iN. If there is a C to the right of SIB: 04-021 on the VIN STATUS INQUIRY screen, return the vehicle to your client. The vehicle has an updated, remanufactured A/T from a previous repair. These A/Ts have been internally modified to provide sufficient lubrication for 2nd gear. From the outside, they look the same as other remanufactured A/Ts. Doing a VIN status inquiry is the only way to tell if the A/T has this modification. If there is no C shown, do this corrective action based on the vehicle's mileage:
Vehicles with 15,000 miles or less:
Install an A/T Oil Jet Kit.
Vehicles with more than 15,000 miles:
Do a photographic inspection of 2nd gear, not a visual one:
^ Use the digital camera and camera mount in the A/T Gear Inspection Kit to take five clear photos of 2nd gear through the countershaft speed sensor hole.
^ Load your photos onto an iN workstation, then view them on the workstation monitor.
^ Compare the gear color in the photos with the gear colors in the Automatic Transmission Gear Inspection Guide packaged with the camera.
^ If you decide that the gear color in your photos matches condition level # 1 in the inspection guide, then install an A/T Oil Jet Kit.
^ If you decide that the gear color in your photos matches any condition level other than # 1 in the inspection guide, then submit a completed A/T order form, with your digital photos attached, to the RPO Tech Line. They will either cancel your order and direct you to install an A/T Oil Jet Kit, or will process your order so you can install a remanufactured A/T.
^ If you order a remanufactured A/T for a '02-03 Odyssey or a '04 Odyssey from VIN 5FNRL1...4B000001 thru 5FNRL1...4B024896, you may also get an updated PCM (shipped separately). Make sure you complete the repair by installing the updated PCM and the remanufactured A/T at the same time.
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