Service bulletin

Bulletin number

A17-052

Component

Power train

Summary

Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated this and found that the torque converter is not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by it. The judder was caused by deteriorated transmission fluid. The transmission fluid deteriorates quicker than expected when it is exposed to intermittent high heat loads under specific driving conditions. A software update is available to maintain the transmission fluid temperature within the desirable range under all driving conditions and eliminate the potential for this judder.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 38 complaints in the transmission category.