ACURA RL 1996: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V227000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ACURA | RL | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-08-30 | 1999-08-19 | 1999-08-30 |
Production Dates: 1995-12-14 - 1996-08-02
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: K68
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 96518
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A TRANSMISSION CASE BOLT CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO DISENGAGE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED BOLT.
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 1-800-999-1009.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
