1996-1999 Acura RL and Acura TL recall: automatic transmission
American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on August 19, 1999. It covers about 96,518 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 96,518
- reported
- Aug 19, 1999
- owners notified
- Aug 30, 1999
- related complaints
- 20
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential.
- Risk
- The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. Also, shifting the transmission into the park position would not lock the wheels, and a parked vehicle could move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not set.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a redesigned bolt.
Recall number 99V227000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 99V227000
Is there a recall on the 1996-1999 Acura RL and Acura TL automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 99V227000, reported on August 19, 1999, covers about 96,518 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V227000?
Dealers will install a redesigned bolt.
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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