Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic transmission control module (TCM) may have a wire harness connection issue that could cause the transmission to shift to neutral unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, there's a higher risk of a crash, which could put you and others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Acura will update the transmission software for free to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty connection, and you can schedule this fix at your local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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