Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. A Transmission Case Bolt Can Loosen And Fall Out Allowing The Transmission To Disengage From The Differential.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
TL
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
99V227000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Redesigned Bolt.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19960822
End Of Manufacture
19970721
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
96518
Date Owners Notified
19990830
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
19990819
Make Campaign Number
K68