ACURA TLX 2015: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V613000

Make Model Year
ACURA TLX 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-10-28 2014-10-01 2014-10-01

Production Dates: 2014-08-26 - 2014-09-20

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: JK6

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 189

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

American Honda Motor Co. "Honda" is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles may have incorrect values for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating "GVWR" and Gross Axle Weight Rating "GAWR" front and rear printed on the safety certification label. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 21, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK6.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.