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NHTSARecalled Sep 6, 2016 · #16V640000

Transmission may Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral

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Description

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. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Transmission may Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
2015 Acura
UPCs

What you should do

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 the official CPSC notice