American Honda Motor has announced a voluntary recall of some Honda and Acura models to repair ignition switch interlocks.

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The interlock is intended to prevent removal of the ignition key unless the shift lever is placed in the ‘Park’ position. Some interlock levers may be “improperly dimensioned”, a Honda statement said, which could allow the operator to switch the ignition off and remove the key without putting the shift lever in Park.


The recall involves approximately 486,000 automatic transmission equipped vehicles. Included in the recall are some 1999 to 2002 Accord models and all 1997 to 2001 Prelude models. Also included in the recall are some 1999 to 2000 Acura TL sedans.


Honda said there have been 11 incidents resulting in minor property damage related to this issue but no reported injuries.

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