1997 Acura CL recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 1997 Acura CL. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Recall campaigns
1
Total campaign units reported
1.0M
Fire / crash risk
0 / 1
Most recent filing
May 16, 2002
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Electrical System 1
Nearby model years
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- May 16, 2002Crash risk1997–1999 Acura CL, 1999 Acura TL, 1997–1999 Honda Accord and 5 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
02V120000 · 1.0M units · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.