CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles have transmission wire harness connections that may have insufficient crimps. As a result, the automatic transmission can unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving.
If the vehicle shifts to neutral without warning, the driver loses the ability to drive normally and the risk of a crash increases. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially when driving at speed or in traffic.
Dealers will update the transmission software based on the automatic transmission serial number to prevent the shift into neutral caused by a faulty crimp. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138 for more information, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura TLX | 2015 |
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