NHTSA Recall 02V226000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,551 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Acura Cl.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V226000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | August 28, 2002 |
| Owner notification | August 30, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain minivans, sedans, coupes, and sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, a timing belt tensioner pulley on the water pump is misaligned and could cause the timing belt to contact a bolt on the cylinder head. Eventually the belt could be damaged and fail.
Safety risk
If the timing belt breaks, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the water pump and if it is one of the defective pumps, the water pump and timing belt will be replaced. Owner notification began august 30, 2002. 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 honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V226000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura Cl | 2003 |
| Acura MDX | 2002 |
| Acura TL | 2003 |
| Honda Accord | 2002 |
| Honda Odyssey | 2002 |
| Honda Pilot | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.