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Old 03 Aug 2004, 06:28 pm
Elmo P. Shagnasty
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Default Re: Honda Accord Recall

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<pdUPc.16880$NTD.14528@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.r ogers.com>,
"Hank" <jdoe@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Joys, I have only had my 2004 Accord Ex 6 sedan for 3 weeks now and today I
> received a safety recall notice for the Automatic Transmission Second Gear
> Inspection!.
>
> Certain operating conditions can result in heat build up in the transmission
> second gear set on certain 2003-2004 Accord V6 sedans and coupes. This
> could result in gear tooth chipping or in very rare cases , gear breakage.
> Gear failure could result in transmission lock-up and a crash could occur.
> Oh Joy!
>
> If you have under 24,000km all they do is perform a simple revision to the
> cooler return line. Over 24,000km they inspect the affected gear for heat
> discolouration and either install an oil jet kit or replace the
> transmission.
> Has anyone had any experience with this problems or thoughts or opinion on
> the fix?


http://www.odyclub.com

It's the same transmission as the Odyssey, and they know all about it
over there.

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