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2015 ACURA TLX POWER TRAIN Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #16V640000 Plain English
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #14V779000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic transmission has a part called the parking pawl that helps keep your car from rolling away when you put it in park. However, this part might become dirty or broken, which could prevent your car from shifting into park.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might think your car is in park, but it could roll away, which could cause an accident.
Free Fix
Honda will inspect and replace the transmission if necessary, completely free of charge. You'll receive a notification from Honda, and you can contact them at 1-310-783-2000 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX V6 2WD vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 12, 2014, and certain 2015 TLX V6 SH-AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to November 10, 2014. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JM8.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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