NHTSA Recall # | 126055 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V640000 |
MFG Compaign # | KC2 |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | ACURA |
Brand | ACURA |
Model | TLX |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MO |
Date of notification | 13/01/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/12/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/12/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/09/16 |
Report created | 06/09/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 8354 |
Defect summary | Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 acura tlx 2wd and 4wd vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the transmission wire harness connections may have insufficient crimps, and, as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. |
Consequence summary | If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Acura has notified owners, and dealers will, based on the automatic transmission serial number, update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall began january 13, 2017. Owners may contact acura client relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is kc2. |
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). |