2012 ACURA TL Recall

Campaign:: 16V061000 on 02/02/2016
Component:: Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:: 07/27/2010 - 09/03/2012
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.

2012 ACURA TL TSBs (83)

Bulletin:: B12-041
Component:: 021000 suspension:front
Summary:: Acura: front suspension clunk in hot weather. a clunk is heard in the front suspension while driving over irregular surfaces and in hot weather. the noise goes away temporarily when the vehicle is lifted in the air and then returned to the
Bulletin:: SB-11-012
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Acura: tighten fuel cap message is being displayed without dtc p0455 or p0456. *kb
Bulletin:: SB11-004
Component:: 101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:: Acura: clutch pedal pops, squeaks, or clicks. *kb
Bulletin:: IN-3-26-13
Component:: 147000 air bags: alleged counterfeit air bag
Summary:: Acura: informational message regarding the dangerous usage of counterfeit airbags in vehicles, and should have vehicles inspected to ensure airbags are genuine, factory authorized. no models or model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:: ASN: 1305
Component:: 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:: Acura: service news. engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m fix brake system bleeding. various models and mod
Bulletin:: IN-12-13
Component:: 356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:: Honda: there is an issue, on some vehicles, regarding noises in or with the speakers. model 2012-2013 tl. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-13-024
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Acura: the engine block may need to be replaced, after vehicle inspection, due to the possibility the cylinder bore may be out of round causing low compression. models 2013 mdx, zdx, tl. *pe
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:: SB-10-11-2013
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Acura: an investigation into noise in the speaker of certain vehicles and would need to be inspected. model 2012-2013 tl. *pe
Bulletin:: B16030
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: "service bulletin - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 20'45 mph. to minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the transmission is available. additionally, the
Bulletin:: B16040
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: "service bulletin - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 20'45 mph. to minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the transmission is available. to increase cl
Bulletin:: BCA07072016901
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: "dealer message - acura is announcing a product update and a warranty extension for model year 2012 acura tl vehicles to address torque converter judder, shudder, or vibration concerns."
Bulletin:: BCA07212016901
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: "dealer message - today, july 21, 2016, acura temporarily suspended service bulletins 16-030, product update: software update for lock-up function and 16-040, warranty extension: 2012 tl torque converter from the service information system
Bulletin:: B-PAS-07282016-9
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. to fully understand the cause of this
Bulletin:: B16-030
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Service bulletin - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 20'45 mph. to minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the transmission is available. additionally, the
Bulletin:: B16040
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: "service bulletin - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 20'45 mph. to minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the transmission is available. to increase clie
Bulletin:: B16046
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. the problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. american honda investigated the judder and found that the tor
Bulletin:: BCA08032016901
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: "dealer message - today, august 3, 2016, acura reinstated the temporarily suspended service bulletins 16-030, product update: software update for lock-up function and 16-040, warranty extension: 2012 tl torque converter in the service infor
Bulletin:: BPAS08312016902
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. to fully understand the cause of this
Bulletin:: KB2+KB4 CUSTOMER
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Customer letter notifying owners that there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 20'45 mph. to minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the transmission is available.
Bulletin:: BPAS09092016901
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. to fully understand the cause of this
Bulletin:: B16040
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: "service bulletin - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 20'45 mph. to minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the transmission is available. to increase clie
Bulletin:: BPAS09152016902
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. to fully understand the cause of this
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-PAS-09122013-9
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2013 tls with speaker noise issues. to fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Bulletin:: BPAS10032016904
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. to fully understand the cause of this
Bulletin:: BPAS10062016902
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. to fully understand the cause of this
Bulletin:: BTS160705
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: "techline summary article - engine oil consumption may be exceeding client expectations. if you get a vehicle in for an oil consumption concern, be sure to run an oil consumption test using the engine oil consumption test job aid in sis. w
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:: BPAS11022016902
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Dealer messages - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. to fully understand the cause of thi
Bulletin:: BTS160705
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: "techline summary article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner's manual may find that oil co
Bulletin:: B05-018
Component:: 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:: Service bulletin - navigation system information.
Bulletin:: BPAS12142016901
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Dealer message - since the posting of service bulletin 16-033 for 09-11 tl software update for lock-up function there has been a sharp rise in claims for torque converter shudder for this model and year compared to the first 6 months of the
Bulletin:: BPAS12142016902
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Dealer message - since the posting of service bulletin 16-033 for 09-11 tl software update for lock-up function there has been a sharp rise in claims for torque converter shudder for this model and year compared to the first 6 months of the
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&#56256;&#56735;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:: BTS160705
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Techline summary article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner's manual may find that oil con
Bulletin:: Service Bulletin
Component:: 220000 seats
Summary:: Service bulletin - the driver's seat cushion cover comes loose. the seat cushion and tci (thermal change insert) bag are pushing up against the seat cushion cover and are popping the tabs.
Bulletin:: Service Bulletin
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Service bulletin - there is a gurgle or chirp from under the hood at cold-start-up. there is a restriction in the atf filter.
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:: BTS160705
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Techline summary article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil con
Bulletin:: Service Bulletin
Component:: 070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:: Service bulletin - the mil comes on and dtc p0455 (evap system large leak) and/or dtc p0456 (evap system very small leak detected) is set. the fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. the fuel
Bulletin:: Service Bulletin
Component:: 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:: Service bulletin - the moonroof will not auto-close or will reverse direction when contacting the wind deflector. the drain channel rods create too much friction when the moonroof is closing, which causes the anti-pinch function to operate
Bulletin:: Customer Letter
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Customer letter - our records indicate that a product update has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected vin. there may be a judder from the torque converter lock up clutch felt while driving between 2
Bulletin:: Service Bulletin
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Service bulletin - the moonroof will not auto-close or will reverse direction when contacting the wind deflector. the drain channel rods create too much friction when the moonroof is closing, which causes the anti-pinch function to operat
Bulletin:: Service Bulletin
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Service bulletin - the moonroof will not auto-close or will reverse direction when contacting the wind deflector. the drain channel rods create too much friction when the moonroof is closing, which causes the anti-pinch function to operate
Bulletin:: B18010F
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Servicenews article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumpt
Bulletin:: Service Bulletin
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Service bulletin - the mil comes on and dtc p0455 (evap system large leak) and/or dtc p0456 (evap system very small leak detected) is set. the fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. the fuel f
Bulletin:: Service Bulletin
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Service bulletin - the client complains that the tighten fuel cap message appears in the mid (multi-information display) without setting a pending or confirmed dtc p0455 or p0456.
Bulletin:: B18010F
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Servicenews article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumpt
Bulletin:: B18-009
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. these deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
Bulletin:: B18-009
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. these deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
Bulletin:: B18-009
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. these deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
Bulletin:: B18-009
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. these deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
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:: B18-009
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. these deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
Bulletin:: B16-046
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Service bulletin - this bulletin is replaced by 18-047, 2012-14 tl: judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch (snapshot required)
Bulletin:: B18-047
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. the problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. american honda investigated the judder and found that the to
Bulletin:: B18-048
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Service bulletin - after the software update, some vehicles, based on how they are driven (extreme conditions), may still experience atf deterioration after updating the pgm-fi or a/t system and the shudder may return. the problem is typica

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