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Recall 16V-640

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2015 Acura TLX: Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-640
Reported
September 6, 2016
Vehicles affected
8,354 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed]. Honda's number for this recall is KC2.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles