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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V640000

2015 Acura Tlx — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Published September 6, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 6, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V640000, published September 6, 2016. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2015 Acura Tlx — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

What's the hazard

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.

What to 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.

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Recall details

Brand
ACURA
Model
TLX
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Lot
2015 ACURA TLX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Acura Tlx — Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V640000 on September 6, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ACURA. Model: TLX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)