2011 ACURA RL

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

6 Recalls for 2011 ACURA RL

Recall Date Component Summary
2019-06-27 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles.

The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

2018-09-27 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2012 Acura RL, 2011 Honda Element and 2011-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Lastly, if not included above, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2011 Honda Element, 2010-2012 Acura RL and 2010-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for this recall are H2H and S2I.

2018-01-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura RL, 2010 Honda Element, and 2010-2013 Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or “Zone A.”

Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010 Acura RL, 2010-2011 Honda Element and Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or “Zone B.”

If not included in zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura RL, Honda Element, and Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or “Zone C.”

These vehicles are equipped with certain inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for this recall are U0H, and G0I.

2017-01-10 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or “Zone A.”

Additionally, if not included in “Zone A” above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or “Zone B.”

Additionally, if not included in “Zone A” or “Zone B” above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.

2016-05-24 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or “Zone A.”

Additionally, unless included in “Zone A” above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or “Zone B.”

Lastly, unless included in “Zone A” or “Zone B” above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.

2016-02-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

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2017-04-21 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10979725
2016-09-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10903994
2020-05-18 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11325018
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86 Service Alerts for 2011 ACURA RL

Date Description
2018-05-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

Service bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-24 140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message – Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer message – Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-03-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

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2022-04-08 140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-08 141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Service bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-01 141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Service Bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-01 140000 AIR BAGS

Service Bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-01-25 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ServiceNews Article – The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in “rollover” of the internal chip memory; the “rollover” will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. As a re

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2019-12-11 140000 AIR BAGS

Service Bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-03-10 140000 AIR BAGS

Service Bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-03-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-08-10 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring’s ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt

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2019-04-30 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service Bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring’s ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt

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2019-05-18 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring’s ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt

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2019-10-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin – Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. Acura has provided this service bulletin (19-052) as a mechanism to cover clients

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2019-01-16 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer message – Today, January 16, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura is extending the

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2019-01-16 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Service bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring’s ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt

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2019-01-16 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring’s ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-01-18 140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-21 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service Bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring’s ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt

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2019-02-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Owner Notification Letter – On certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine, the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits during normal engine operation. These deposits restrict the control ring’s ability

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2018-06-08 140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-06-07 140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-06-01 140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-08-02 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Techline summary article – Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil con

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2018-05-31 140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin – This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-11 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Service bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc

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2018-05-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

Service bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc

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2018-05-11 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-02 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc

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2018-03-20 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-03-16 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-04-12 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin – The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-01-10 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Servicenews article – Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumpt

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2018-01-10 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Servicenews article – Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumpt

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2018-04-20 100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer letter – Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimi

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2018-04-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech line summary article – Can?t get past this screen when adding keys with the Immobilizer Setup Tool in the i-HDS? “Tester is not communicating with immobilizer unit”. Here?s an easy workaround to restore communication. 1. Release the b

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2018-04-17 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

Tech line summary article – Can?t get past this screen when adding keys with the Immobilizer Setup Tool in the i-HDS? “Tester is not communicating with immobilizer unit”. Here?s an easy workaround to restore communication. 1. Release the b

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2018-01-10 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Servicenews article – Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumpt

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-08-31 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message – On January 16, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura extended the powertrain warr

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-11-10 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message – Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).

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2016-11-11 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message – Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) – attachm

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2016-11-10 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message – Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) – attachm

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-11-10 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message – Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-11-11 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message – Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers

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2016-11-11 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message – Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-11-10 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message – Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-11-10 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message – Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) – attachm

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2014-12-17 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Service bulletin – For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.

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2015-03-06 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Service bulletin – Moisture, fogging, or small water droplets are visible inside one or both taillights. and it does not dry up even after several days of dry weather.

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2016-08-31 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS

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2016-08-23 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

US VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

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2016-02-05 140000 AIR BAGS

DEALER MESSAGE – ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, AMERICAN HONDA NO��FIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES. THIS RECALL IS DUE TO THE TAKATA DRIVER’S SIDE AIRBAG INF

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2016-09-07 140000 AIR BAGS

POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

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2016-09-07 141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

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2016-09-07 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

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2016-08-21 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

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2016-08-21 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

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2016-08-21 141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

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2017-01-28 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

SERVICE BULLETIN – TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE. THIS PRODUCT UPDATE DOES NOT HAVE ANY WARRANTY TIME OR MILEAGE LIMITATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE WARRANTY ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN AFFECTED VEHICLES IS BEIN

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2016-02-15 140000 AIR BAGS

DEALER MESSAGE – ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016, ACURA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES. DUE TO THIS, THE FOLLOWING MODELS ARE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AND STOP SALE ORDE

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2016-02-26 140000 AIR BAGS

UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.

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2016-10-03 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS

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2016-02-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

DEALER MESSAGE – PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SAFETY RECALL AFFECTED 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES.

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2017-01-12 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SERVICE BULLETIN – A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE SURGE, VIBRATION OR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE. TO INCR

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2017-03-24 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

CUSTOMER LETTER – ON SOME 2011 RL VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP CLUTCH FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20- 45 MPH. TO ENSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN OUR PRODUCT, ACURA IS TAKING TWO ACTIONS: PRODUCT UPDATE – THER

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2017-01-17 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SERVICE BULLETIN – A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE.

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2017-01-17 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SERVICE BULLETIN – A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE.

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2017-01-17 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

SERVICE BULLETIN – IF YOU DID SERVICE BULLETIN 16-003 ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 17, 2017. MAKE SURE TO USE WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW.

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2016-11-23 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

SERVICE BULLETIN – NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

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2016-02-25 141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

DEALER MESSAGE – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.

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2016-02-25 141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

DEALER MESSAGE – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.

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2016-03-31 141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

VIDEO – THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG INFLATORS

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2016-03-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

Torque Converter Shudder A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. Replace the torque converter and update the PCM software.

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2016-01-30 140000 AIR BAGS

DEALER MESSAGE – ALTHOUGH VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE RECENT AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL ARE NOT CLEAR AT THIS TIME, POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VINS HAVE BEEN LOADED INTO THE SYSTEM FOR STOP SALE PURPOSES.

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2016-03-31 140000 AIR BAGS

DEALER MESSAGE – THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG

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2016-03-31 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

DEALER MESSAGE – THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG

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2016-03-31 141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

DEALER MESSAGE – THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG

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2016-09-07 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

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2016-09-07 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

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2016-08-29 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

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2016-08-29 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

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2016-09-15 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

DEALER MESSAGE – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS

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2016-11-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DEALER MESSAGES – AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THI

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2011 ACURA RL

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