Recall 99V-227
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recalled the 1996 to 1999 Acura RL and 1 other model: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-227
- Reported
- August 19, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 96,518 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential.
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will install a redesigned bolt.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin during august 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).