NHTSA Recall 16V640000
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Component: Power Train. Reported 2016-09-06. An estimated 8,354 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.