Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V640000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-09-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V640000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
8,354
Reported to NHTSA
2016-09-06
Owners notified
2017-01-13

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Acura TLX2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.