Acura TLX: Power train — control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Affects Acura TLX · 2015 — about 8K vehicles.

The hazard

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

Acura has notified owners, and dealers will, based on the automatic transmission serial number, update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC2.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational