or go to http://www.safercar.gov.***Acura Truck MDX V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # 09-058 Date: 100107
Recall - A-Pillar Trim Bolts May Be Missing
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09-058
January 7, 2010
Applies To:
2010 MDX - From VIN 2HNYD2...AH500066 thru 2HNYD2...AH501207
Safety Recall:
A-Pillar Trim Bolts May Be Missing
(Supersedes 09-058, dated December 23, 2009, to revise the information marked by the asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
Under WARRANTY INFORMATION, the failed part number was changed.*
BACKGROUND
The bolt securing each A-pillar trim may be missing. In the case of a side curtain airbag deployment, the A-pillar trim could dislodge and cause an
injury.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
Fewer than 10 potentially affected vehicles have been sold. Owners of these vehicles were called and asked to return to the selling dealers to have
their vehicles checked.
The balance of the vehicles affected by this campaign are in dealer inventory. As a matter of federal law, these vehicles must be checked/repaired
before they are sold.
Not all vehicles within the ~applies to" VIN range are affected by this campaign. To verify vehicle eligibility, you must make sure the vehicle is
shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition, check for a punch mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this campaign
has already been completed.
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
is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check to see if the A-pillar trim bolts are installed. If they are, make sure they are properly torqued; if they are missing, install new bolts, and make
sure they are properly torqued.
PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE:
Because of the limited availability of A-pillar trim bolts, do not order any bolts until a vehicle is checked and found to have one or both A-pillar
trim bolts missing.
A-Pillar Trim Bolt (5 x 14 mm bolt with washer):
P/N 93404-05014-08
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 8570A5
Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour
*Failed Part: P/N 84101-STX-A02ZE*
Defect Code: 5MP00
Symptom Code: R2200
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
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^ If an A-pillar trim bolt is needed, do not use a generic bolt; use the bolt listed under PARTS INFORMATION.
^ Be careful not to scratch the A-pillar trim or the cover on the trim.
1. Insert a small, flat-tip screwdriver into the slot at the top of the A-pillar trim cover, then carefully pry open the cover.
Is the A-pillar trim bolt installed?
Yes - Go to step 2.
No - Go to step 3.
2. Make sure the A-pillar trim bolt is torqued to 5 N.m (3.7 lb-ft, 44 lb-in). Reattach the bolt cover, then go to step 4.
3. Install a new A-pillar trim bolt, and torque it to 5 N~m (3.7 lb-ft, 44 lb-in). Reattach the bolt cover.
4. Repeat steps 1 thru 3 on the other A-pillar trim, as needed.
5. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN:
