This condition can cause the vehicle to roll down an incline when the transmission is locked in "park, " increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles (Honda Accord sedans manufactured from September 18, 1997 to January 10, 1998; coupes manufactured December 11, December 15, 1997, and January 5, 1998; Acura 2.3cl manufactured October 22, 1997 through January 7, 1998). During manufacturing, the casting die caused an irregularity in the right-side transmission cover. This irregularity can limit the movement of the parking pawl actuation level and prevent adequate engagement of the parking gear pawl. This does not comply with fmvs no. 114, "theft protection."
