2015 Acura TLX recall: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on September 6, 2016. It covers about 8,354 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,354
- reported
- Sep 6, 2016
- owners notified
- Jan 13, 2017
- related complaints
- 161
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 16V640000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 161 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 16V640000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Acura TLX control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)?
Yes. Recall 16V640000, reported on September 6, 2016, covers about 8,354 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V640000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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