The 1998 Acura CL has two recalls, the more serious being a driver's side airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, striking the driver or passengers.
The second recall involves the ignition switch, which can wear and allow the key to be turned off and removed without the transmission being shifted into Park. If the driver does not manually shift into Park and also fails to set the parking brake, the vehicle can roll away and cause a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver air bag inflator may absorb moisture and rupture or fail to fully inflate due to a manufacturing defect in certain non-azide inflator units.
What the fix does
The dealer will inspect the driver air bag inflator and replace it if needed with a different design inflator, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The ignition switch can wear out, preventing the automatic transmission interlock from working. This allows the key to be turned off and removed without the transmission being in Park.
What the fix does
The dealer will inspect the ignition switch and make any needed repairs.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
