2009 ACURA RL Recalls (4)

Campaign:
16V061000 on 02/02/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
10/24/2007 - 03/18/2009
Affected:
2,232,187
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 honda cr-v, 2011-2015 cr-z, 2010-2014 fcx, and insight, 2009-2013 fit, 2013-2014 fit ev, 2007-2014 ridgeline, 2013-2016 acura ilx, 2013-2014 acura ilx hybrid, 2007-2016 rdx, 2005-2012 acura rl, 2009-2014 acura tl, and 2010-2013 acura zdx vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. the recall began march 2017. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are jy0, jy1, and jy2.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V344000 on 05/23/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Affected:
1,790,894
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 acura mdx, 2005-2011 acura rl, 2005-2006 honda cr-v, 2003-2011 element, 2007-2008 fit, 2003-2008 pilot, 2002-2004 odyssey, and 2006-2011 ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 acura mdx, 2005-2008 acura rl, 2005-2006 honda cr-v, 2003-2008 element, 2007-2008 fit, 2003-2008 pilot, 2002-2004 odyssey, and 2006-2008 ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." lastly, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 odyssey and model year 2003-2004 acura mdx, honda element, and honda pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began june 27, 2016. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are ka0, ka1, ka2, and ka3.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V029000 on 01/12/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Affected:
308,884
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 acura mdx and honda cr-v vehicles, 2005-2011 honda element vehicles, 2005-2012 acura rl vehicles, 2006-2012 honda ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 honda fit vehicles and 2005-2008 honda pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, if not included in "zone a" above, honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 acura mdx and honda cr-v vehicles, 2005-2009 acura rl and honda element vehicles, 2007-2008 honda fit vehicles, 2005-2008 honda pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 honda ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, if not included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 acura mdx and honda cr-v vehicles, 2005-2008 acura rl, honda element and honda pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 honda fit vehicles and 2006-2008 honda ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall bagan march 2017. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are kd9 and ke0.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V041000 on 01/15/2018
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
03/17/2008 - 03/18/2009
Affected:
24,945
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2010-2012 acura rl, 2010 honda element, and 2010-2013 honda ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands or "zone a." additionally, honda is recalling certain 2010 acura rl, 2010-2011 honda element and honda ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia or "zone b." if not included in zones a or b above, honda is recalling certain 2009 acura rl, honda element, and honda ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming or "zone c." these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began february 16, 2018. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are u0h, and g0i.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2009 ACURA RL TSBs (52)

Bulletin:
SB-0708
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri
Bulletin:
SB-08-059
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Honda acura: the doors may not unlock when you touch their door handles. water leakage has likely damaged a circuit. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-01-026
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Honda: information on updating control modules on the acura. *rm updated on 4/19/2013. *kb
Bulletin:
SB-09-021
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Honda: 2009 rl. the malfunction light is on with a trouble code stored due to a software problem. *rm
Bulletin:
ASB-09-030
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Acura: on some model vehicles, the retainers that is bonded to body may be damaged or comes off when removing windshield side trim. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-12-001
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-12-029
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Acura: see document search button for owner letter. a software update for transmission is available for the torque converter lock up clutch where the judder is felt while driving, and extended warranty is applied to torque converter if j
Bulletin:
ASN-49584
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Acura: information in the service news, from manufacturer, regarding various issues of troubleshooting, installation, replacing, servicing and repairing various model and model year vehicles. *pe
Bulletin:
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
B-ANS-02262016-3
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - updated questions and answers for the acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
Bulletin:
B-ANS-02262016-3
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Updated questions and answers for the acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
Bulletin:
B-ANS-03182016-3
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010)."
Bulletin:
B-ANS-03182016-3
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator dealer q&a ' updated 03.18.16"
Bulletin:
B-ANS-03252016-3
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010). all changes/updates from the
Bulletin:
B-ANS-03252016-3
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator dealer q&a ' updated 03.25.16"
Bulletin:
B-AP-02172016-30
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - should you receive a request for alternate transportation from a customer affected by the 2005-2016 acura multi-model driver's airbag inflator recall where a campaign part is not available for the repair, please follow the
Bulletin:
B-CA-02152016-30
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles. due to this, the following models are subject to a recall and stop sale orde
Bulletin:
B16-010
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the driver's (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to
Bulletin:
B-CA-01302016-90
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - although vehicles affected by the recent airbag safety recall are not clear at this time, potentially affected vins have been loaded into the system for stop sale purposes.
Bulletin:
B-JID-02032016-9
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Dealer message - press release is available for the safety recall affected 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
Bulletin:
B-PS-03312016-30
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag
Bulletin:
BPS-03312016-302
Component:
141200 air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Summary:
Video - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag inflators
Bulletin:
B-AN-02252016-30
Component:
141200 air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Summary:
Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
Bulletin:
BAN-02252016-302
Component:
141200 air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Summary:
Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
Bulletin:
B-ANS-02192016-3
Component:
141200 air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Summary:
Dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010).
Bulletin:
B-ANS-02192016-3
Component:
141200 air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Summary:
"stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator dealer q&a ' updated 02.19.16"
Bulletin:
B05-018
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Service bulletin - navigation system information.
Bulletin:
B-APS-02082016-3
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
Bulletin:
B-FTD-02052016-3
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"dealer message - on friday, january 29th, american honda no��fied nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles. this recall is due to the takata driver's side airbag inf
Bulletin:
B-JID-02052016-3
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"dealer message - we've been working to address the questions and concerns we've received from the national dealer advisory board and members of advisory committees, as well as from many of you through our field representatives related to t
Bulletin:
B-JID-02102016-3
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
"dealer message - on friday, we informed you that acura is putting in place a number of provisions and programs to support you and our clients affected by the 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator stop sale/safety recall announced
Bulletin:
B-JID-02102016-3
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Dealer message - dealer q&a regarding 2005-2016 multi model driver's airbag inflator recall.
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Service bulletin - for any tpms-related warranty repairs, all recorded dtcs must now be entered into the warranty claim. make sure your repair order includes those dtcs.
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
Service bulletin - moisture, fogging, or small water droplets are visible inside one or both taillights. and it does not dry up even after several days of dry weather.
Bulletin:
AHPa11102016901
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting november 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
Bulletin:
AHPa11112016901
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting november 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
Bulletin:
AHPa11112016902
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting november 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
Bulletin:
APaS11102016901
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on november 14th we will begin no vin ordering on part numbers 04770-swa-405 (07 to 11 crv, 11-15 crz, 10-14 insight, 07-12 rdx) and 04770-sja-405 (05-12 rl).
Bulletin:
APaS11102016902
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on november 14th we will begin no vin ordering on part numbers 04770-swa-405 (07 to 11 crv, 11-15 crz, 10-14 insight, 07-12 rdx) and 04770-sja-405 (05-12 rl) - attachm
Bulletin:
BASN11112016901
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on november 14th we will begin no vin ordering on part numbers 04770-swa-405 (07 to 11 crv, 11-15 crz, 10-14 insight, 07-12 rdx) and 04770-sja-405 (05-12 rl) - attachm
Bulletin:
BPaS11102016901
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on november 14th we will begin no vin ordering on part numbers 04770-swa-405 (07 to 11 crv, 11-15 crz, 10-14 insight, 07-12 rdx) and 04770-sja-405 (05-12 rl).
Bulletin:
BPaS11102016902
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on november 14th we will begin no vin ordering on part numbers 04770-swa-405 (07 to 11 crv, 11-15 crz, 10-14 insight, 07-12 rdx) and 04770-sja-405 (05-12 rl) - attachm
Bulletin:
BTS180401
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tech line summary article - can?t get past this screen when adding keys with the immobilizer setup tool in the i-hds? "tester is not communicating with immobilizer unit". here?s an easy workaround to restore communication. 1. release the b
Bulletin:
B18-020
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
Bulletin:
B18-023
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
Bulletin:
B18-025
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
Bulletin:
B18-027
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f

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