NHTSA Recall # | 113476 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V613000 |
MFG Compaign # | JK6 |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | ACURA |
Brand | ACURA |
Model | TLX |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
Date of notification | 28/10/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 26/08/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/09/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/10/14 |
Report created | 01/10/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 567 |
Estimated number of affected units | 189 |
Defect summary | American honda motor co. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 acura tlx awd vehicles manufactured august 26, 2014, to september 20, 2014. The affected vehicles may have incorrect values for the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (gawr) front and rear printed on the safety certification label. As such, the vehicles do not conform to part 567, "certification." |
Consequence summary | If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on october 21, 2014. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is jk6. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |