Recall Wednesday: Honda recalls 353K Accord sedans

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Honda Motor Co. is recalling 353,000 Accord sedans over possible corrosion in the windshield wiper motor.

Honda said Wednesday the recall involves Accords from the 2003 model year. The automaker says water could enter an area near the windshield wiper motor and cause corrosion.

The corrosion could cause the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor area to fail and could prevent the motor from working, potentially leading to a crash.

No injuries or crashes have been attributed to the wiper problem.

Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor and install a cover over the motor if no signs of corrosion are present. If there is corrosion, they will replace the motor.
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drew630 - 4/17/2008 11:35:36 AM

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I like how my last two "recall Wednesday" threads keep getting posted on Thursday....

Agent009 - 4/17/2008 11:54:33 AM

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You post too late? I see them in the AM

drew630 - 4/17/2008 3:22:38 PM

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So no one checks in the "pm"? Just wondering for future reference.

jeffy210 - 4/17/2008 12:06:57 PM

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I had posted this one yesterday afternoon too :-(

silver1 - 4/17/2008 1:25:43 PM

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Yeah, where are they???? COME OUT!

Tripleonefive - 4/17/2008 2:46:34 PM

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NOV 01, 2004 | Recall ID# 42901 Hide Details
Recall Reason VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Recall Date NOV 01, 2004
Model Affected MALIBU
Potential Units Affected 92863

Recall Summary
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY STICK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE BRACKET AND NOT RETURN TO THE ENGINE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE OPERATOR LIFTS HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence
FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM AND REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
Notes
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 04092

drew630 - 4/17/2008 3:21:53 PM

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Umm, ok....

drew630 - 4/17/2008 4:05:16 PM

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You do know that is a recall from 2004 right?

Reason - 4/17/2008 2:52:05 PM

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It makes one wonder if there will ever be a replacement for a the age old windshield wipers. I'm talking about a whole new system. Back in 2003 the Acura TL prototype flaunted a high pressure air nozzle wiping/cleaning system, I wonder what ever became of that?

EL34 - 4/17/2008 7:46:39 PM

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Oh what a tangled web the Accord weaved when Soichiro Honda first practiced to deceive :-(

ChicaneShooter - 4/18/2008 6:42:08 AM

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ElLobotomy34 STILL has tangled spider webs that pass for neurons in his tiny brain.