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NHTSA Campaign ID:  02V226000
Component:  Engine:Timing Gear And Chain
Manufacturer:  American Honda Motor Co.

Year:
2003
Make:
Honda Truck
Model:
Pilot
Recall Date:
08/28/2002
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17551
Manufactured: 07/2002 - 07/2002
Defect Summary:
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.
Consequence Summary:
If the timing belt breaks, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
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 1-800-999-1099 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238.

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