NHTSA Recall 99V227000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V227000; Date: Aug. 19, 1999
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Acura RL; 1997 Acura RL; 1998 Acura RL; 1999 Acura RL; 1996 Acura TL; 1997 Acura TL; 1998 Acura TL
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 96,518
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a redesigned bolt.
Recall Notes:
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 30, 1999
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