# 2001 ACURA CL — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `688957` · 2008-09-18 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** ACURA
- **Model:** CL
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
## Narrative
THE IGNITION LOCK-OUT SYSTEM HAS PERMANENTLY FAILED ON MY 2001 ACURA CL SO THAT THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED WHEN SHIFTER IS "DRIVE" POSITION. THIS CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE THE  CAR CAN ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, INCLUDING ONCE WHEN THE CAR DAMAGED MY GARAGE DOOR. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS ALSO A PROBLEM ON HONDA BADGE VEHICLES. A RECALL IS NEEDED.  *TR
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