Acura TL (1997) – 99V227000

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard