Recall - Rear Lower Trailing Link Bracket Corrosion: Overview
10-079January 18, 2012
Applies To:
1998-2002 Passport - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Safety Recall: Corrosion On Lower Trailing Link Front Brackets
(Eligible For Warranty Coverage)
(Supersedes 10-079, Safety Recalk Corrosion On Lower Trailing Link Front Brackets, dated February 17, 2011, to revise the information marked by asterisks)
*NOTE:
Effective January 4, 2012, there are two campaigns for the lower trailing link front brackets. This bulletin addresses affected vehicles that are eligible for warranty coverage as shown on an iN VIN status inquiry.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry, and if you are directed to this bulletin, submit a warranty claim for the repair work.
If you are directed to Service Bulletin 12-003, Safety Recall: Corrosion On Lower Trailing Link Front Brackets (Customer-Pay), do not submit a warranty claim as the repair is the customer's responsibility.*
REVISION SUMMARY
*A note was added to explain that some vehicles are no longer covered under warranty.*
BACKGROUND
Over time, in areas that use road salt, * excessive corrosion can develop on or near the brackets attaching the lower trailing links to the frame. If the corrosion reaches a heavy stage, a clunking noise may be heard during acceleration and braking. In rare cases of severe corrosion, a trailing link could separate from the frame. If this happens, vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
* Road salt is commonly used in an area known as the "salt belt." As shown in the shaded area of the map, the salt belt includes these states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington D.C.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles that were originally purchased or currently registered in a salt belt state were sent a notification of this campaign.
Two different notifications were sent: one for vehicles less than 10 years old (as of September 22, 2010), and another for vehicles more than 10 years old (as of September 22, 2010). Examples of both customer notifications are at the end of this service bulletin.
Before beginning work on a vehicle, verify its eligibility by checking at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on an iN VIN status inquiry.
In addition, check for a campaign completion label on the back edge of the driver's door, just below the door latch. This label indicates that the campaign has already been completed. Complete the recall repair on an eligible vehicle even if the vehicle is now located in a non-salt belt state.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.
Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes an injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this campaign, do an iN VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the lower trailing link frame brackets for corrosion and, depending on the stage of corrosion, do one of these repairs:
^ STAGE 1 REPAIR (about 50 percent of affected vehicles): Apply Noxudol 300 anti-corrosion wax.
^ STAGE 2 REPAIR (about 40 percent of affected vehicles): Apply Noxudol 300 and Noxudol 700 anti-corrosion wax.
^ STAGE 3 REPAIR (about 9 percent of affected vehicles): Install Trailing Link Frame Bracket Kit A, and apply Noxudol 300 and Noxudol 700 anti-corrosion wax.
^ STAGE 4 REPAIR (only about 1 percent of affected vehicles): Install Trailing Link Frame Bracket Kit B, and apply Noxudol 300 and Noxudol 700 anti-corrosion wax.
PARTS INFORMATION
Frame Rail Side Hole Plug (two required):
P/N 8-97175-885-0
(Needed only if the original plugs are damaged or missing.)
Trailing Link Frame Bracket Kit A:
1998-00 - P/N 8-98181-806-0
2001-02 - P/N 8-98181-813-0
NOTE: This kit is needed only for a STAGE 3 REPAIR.
Contains left and right type A reinforcement brackets, flange bolt (2), flange nut (2), bracket bolt (6), pop nut (9), front link bolt (2), front link nut (2), washer*, 3/4 in. round label (8), and pop nut test plate.
* Included in kit P/N 8-98181-806-0 only.
Trailing Link Frame Bracket Kit B:
P/N 8-98181-814-0
NOTE: This kit is needed only for a STAGE 4 REPAIR.
Contains left and right type B reinforcement brackets, flange bolt (2), flange nut (2), bracket bolt (32), pop nut (35), rear link bolt (2), rear link nut (2), 3/4 in. round label (32), pop nut test plate, M6 bolt (4), M8 nut (4), wire harness clip (3), fuel hose clip (6), fuel tank mounting bolt (5), fuel tank nut, exhaust pipe gasket (2), EGR valve gasket (2), and brake line clip (7).
REQUIRED MATERIALS
NOTE:
Order Noxudol products directly from Noxudol at 818-308-8430. To receive the Honda dealer price, be sure to mention that you are a Honda dealer, and provide your dealer number. Because orders are shipped by Noxudol, expect 5-6 days between ordering the product and receiving it.
Noxudol 300 Anti-Corrosion Wax: P/N 2-9005D-100-0
STAGE 1 and STAGE 2 REPAIRS: One can
repairs four vehicles.
STAGE 3 REPAIR: One can repairs two vehicles.
STAGE 4 REPAIR: One can repairs one vehicle.
Noxudol 700 Anti-Corrosion Wax: P/N 2-9005D-000-0
STAGE 2 and STAGE 3 REPAIRS: One can repairs one vehicle.
STAGE4 REPAIR: Two cans repair one vehicle.
TOOL INFORMATION
NOTE:
^ The pop nut installer, the 1/4 in. drill guide, and the 33/64 in. drill bit were auto-shipped to all dealers in the salt belt states as required special tools.
^ If you are a dealer located outside the salt belt states, and have a vehicle that requires a STAGE 3 or STAGE 4 REPAIR, please call the Honda Tool Loan Program to obtain the above tools on a loaner basis.
^ 12-16 oz. hammer (commercially available)
^ 3/16 in. x 9 in. flat punch (commercially available)
^ 9 in. C~clamp* (two required, commercially available)
^ Reciprocating saw and blades (14 TPI or more)* (commercially available)
^ 3/8 in. drill motor* (commercially available)
^ 1/2 in. drill motor* (commercially available)
^ 1/4 in. drill bit* (commercially available)
^ Ratcheting strap (2)* (commercially available)
^ 4x4x7 in. wood block* (two required, commercially available)
^ 4x4x10-1/4 in. wood block* (two required, commercially available)
^ Pop Nut Installer*
Includes Pop Nut Installer, air regulator, and pneumatic fitting
^ 1/4 in. Drill Bit Guide*
^ 33/64 in. Drill Bit*
* Needed only for STAGE 3 or STAGE 4 REPAIRS.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Failed Part: P/N 8-97366-503-0
Defect Code: 5XZOO
Symptom Code: R4800
Skill Level: Repair Technician
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