Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1209580 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | May 24, 2002 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Honda |
| Component | Starting System |
| Production period | October 1998 — October 20, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 20,887 units |
Defect
The ignition switch contact points in the engine starting system carry excessive current, generating a large arc discharge each time the main power is switched on. Repeated starting operations cause the contacts to wear excessively, reducing contact pressure. Vehicle vibration during driving can then cause the contacts to shift and ride up on carbon deposits, resulting in poor electrical continuity. In the worst case, the engine may stall suddenly without warning. Note: restarting is possible because the sliding motion of the contacts during a start attempt removes the carbon deposits.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, the ignition switch will be replaced with a corrected part. Because supply of the corrected part requires time, all owners will be notified of the defect as an interim measure, and ignition switches will be replaced with the corrected part on a rolling basis.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| GF-UA4 | Inspire Saber | UA4-1000022 — UA4-1014819 |
| GF-UA5 | Inspire Saber | UA5-1000022 — UA5-1006157 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
原動機の始動装置において、イグニッションスイッチの接点部に流れる電流値が大きい ため、主電源を入れる瞬間に大きなアーク放電が生じ、始動操作の繰り返しにより接点が 過度に摩耗して接触圧力が低下するため、走行時の振動等で接点が動き、炭化物に乗り上 げ導通不良となることがあり、最悪の場合、突然原動機が停止するおそれがある。 なお、始動操作で、接点が摺動し炭化物を除去するため、再始動は可能である
改善措置
全車両、イグニッションスイッチを対策品と交換する。 （対策品の供給に時間を要することから、当面の暫定措置として、全ての使用者に不具合 内容を通知し、順次、当該イグニッションスイッチを対策品と交換する。）
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3005861