NHTSA recall 14V-779 (14V779000)
power train recall reported December 8, 2014 - about 9,392 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V779000
- Also written as
- 14V-779
- Manufacturer number
- JM8
- Reported
- December 8, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~9,392
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX V6 2WD vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 12, 2014, and certain 2015 TLX V6 SH-AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to November 10, 2014. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position.
Why it is dangerous
If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JM8.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-779 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.