NHTSA recall 99V-227 (99V227000)

power train recall reported August 19, 1999 - about 96,518 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V227000
Also written as: 99V-227
Manufacturer number: K68
Reported: August 19, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~96,518
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A TRANSMISSION CASE BOLT CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO DISENGAGE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED BOLT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-227 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Acura RL - 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Acura TL - 1996, 1997, 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.