2014 ACURA RLX HYBRID Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 14V792000 on 12/15/2014
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Manufactured:
- 11/04/2013 - 07/24/2014
- Affected:
- 9,751
- Defect:
- American honda motor co. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 acura rlx vehicles manufactured november 22, 2012, to january 30, 2014, 2015 acura rlx vehicles manufactured june 4, 2014, to november 18, 2014, and 2014 acura rlx hybrid vehicles manufactured november 5, 2013, to july 25, 2014. an aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the headlights, free of charge. the recall began february 2, 2015. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. honda's number for this recall is jn2.
- 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:
- 15V301000 on 05/19/2015
- Component:
- Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
- Manufactured:
- 04/14/2013 - 03/16/2014
- Affected:
- 19,502
- Defect:
- Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 acura mdx 2wd and awd, rlx and 2014 acura rlx hybrid vehicles. in certain driving conditions, the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
- Consequence:
- If the cmbs unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the cmbs software, free of charge. the recall began on july 6, 2015. owners may contact acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. honda's numbers for this recall is jq4, jq5 and jq6.
- 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.
2014 ACURA RLX HYBRID TSBs (42)
- Bulletin:
- IN-02-05-2015
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Acura: information provided regarding software bug causing acc unit to be unresponsive and requires replacement and not to perform software updates on hybrids. model 2014 rlx. *pe
- Bulletin:
- B16-008
- Component:
- 092100 fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - replace the high pressure fuel pump when the area chirps after the engine is warm.
- Bulletin:
- B16060G
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Service news article - while driving under steady cruise (between 30 and 65 mph) or light acceleration, does the engine intermittently rattle or runs rough with the mil blinking? since these driving conditions are likely to activate vcm ope
- Bulletin:
- B17010C
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- "service news article - do you have a vehicle that has multiple indicators on or won't go into gear and the mil is on with a/t dtc p26c3 (internal control module transmission range sensor performance)? there may be debris in the reverse or
- Bulletin:
- B-CA-02262016-90
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Dealer message - american honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper impact information on the monroney label for the state of hawaii.
- Bulletin:
- B16-008
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- Bulletin:
- B15-022 - 7-10-1
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Dealer message - when attempting to use ldw/fcw or lkas, the i-mid displays a camera too hot message. the windshield-mounted multipurpose camera overheats in the sun due to a lack of internal venting. this delays when ldw/fcw or lkas can be
- Bulletin:
- B12-012
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- "service bulletin - only remanufactured ima battery modules are available for repair; new units are not available. any internal failure requiring ima battery module disassembly qualifies for this program. follow the warranty information and
- Bulletin:
- B15-030
- Component:
- 261000 forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
- Summary:
- "service bulletin - under certain specific driving conditions, the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) could lock on an incorrect target. if this occurs, the cmbs may apply the brakes in an attempt to stop the vehicle. if the vehicle
- Bulletin:
- DLR MSG - ACURA
- Component:
- 261000 forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
- Summary:
- "dealer message - on may13, 2015 acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale order and safety recall for 19,502 model year 2014-15, mdx, rlx, and 2014rlx sport hybrid vehicles. any new or used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired per the relev
- Bulletin:
- B15-030
- Component:
- 261000 forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
- Summary:
- "service bulletin - under certain specific driving conditions, the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) could lock on an incorrect target. if this occurs, the cmbs may apply the brakes in an attempt to stop the vehicle. if the vehicle
- Bulletin:
- B15-031
- Component:
- 261000 forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - this bulletin is replaced by s/b 15-030, safety recall: rlx and rlx sport hybrid cmbs error.
- Bulletin:
- B17-019
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the mil comes on with dtc p0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). the pcm software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
- Bulletin:
- DLR MSG - ACURA
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- "dealer message - please do not perform any software updates on 2014 rlx hybrid units related to the adaptive cruise control (acc) unit until further notice. there is a bug in the software that causes the acc unit to become unresponsive and
- Bulletin:
- DLR MSG - ACURA
- Component:
- 261000 forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
- Summary:
- "dealer message - on may 13, 2015 acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale order and safetyrecall for 19,502 model year 2014-15, mdx, rlx, and 2014 rlx sport hybrid vehicles. any new or used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired per the rele
- Bulletin:
- B15-017
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the acuralink system status indicator changes from green to red and dtc b1403 (telematics gps receiver error) will not clear. the tcu (telematics control unit) has an intermittent failure that causes a loss of gps locatio
- Bulletin:
- B15-031
- Component:
- 261000 forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
- Summary:
- "service bulletin - under certain specific driving conditions, the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) could lock on an incorrect target. if this occurs, the cmbs may apply the brakes in an attempt to stop the vehicle. if the vehicle
- Bulletin:
- B15-015
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the driver's and/or front passenger's seat cushion and recline covers separate at the tabs on one or both seats. the seat cushion presses into the covers, causing them to separate.
- Bulletin:
- B14-051
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the reflective film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the vehicle no longer conforming to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108.
- Bulletin:
- DLR MSG - 2014 R
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Dealer message - please do not perform any software updates on 2014 rlx hybrid units related to the adaptive cruise control (acc) unit until further notice. there is a bug in the software that causes the acc unit to become unresponsive and
- Bulletin:
- DLR MSG - 2014 R
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Dealer message - please do not perform any software updates on 2014 rlx hybrid units related to the adaptive cruise control (acc) unit until further notice. there is a bug in the software that causes the acc unit to become unresponsive and
- Bulletin:
- B14-031
- Component:
- 012000 steering:column
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - in high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out. premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.
- Bulletin:
- DLR MSG - 2014 R
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Dealer message - please do not perform any software updates on 2014 rlx hybrid units related to the adaptive cruise control (acc) unit until further notice. there is a bug in the software that causes the acc unit to become unresponsive and
- Bulletin:
- DLR MSG - 2014 R
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Dealer message - please do not perform any software updates on 2014 rlx hybrid units related to the adaptive cruise control (acc) unit until further notice. there is a bug in the software that causes the acc unit to become unresponsive and
- Bulletin:
- B16-008
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- 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:
- DLR MSG - 2014 R
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Dealer message - please do not perform any software updates on 2014 rlx hybrid units related to the adaptive cruise control (acc) unit until further notice. there is a bug in the software that causes the acc unit to become unresponsive and
- Bulletin:
- Service Bulletin
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the reflective film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the vehicle no longer conforming to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108.
- Bulletin:
- Service Bulletin
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the reflective film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the vehicle no longer conforming to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108.
- Bulletin:
- B12-012
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - only remanufactured ima battery modules are available for repair; new units are not available. any internal failure requiring ima battery module disassembly qualifies for this program.
- Bulletin:
- B17-019
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - this bulletin is replaced by s/b 17-034, mil comes on with dtc p0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2])
- Bulletin:
- B17-033
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Service bulletin -the steering intermittently pulls to the right while driving. the steering rack is intermittently self-generating a pull to the right because of an eps programming issue.
- Bulletin:
- B17-034
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the mil comes on with dtc p0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). the pcm software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
- Bulletin:
- B16-008
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - there is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- Bulletin:
- BPaS01032018902
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2017 rlxs & rlx hybrids with a client complaint of musty smell coming from hvac. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect
- Bulletin:
- BPaS02152018901
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2017 rlxs & rlx hybrids with a client complaint of musty smell coming from hvac. to fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect
- Bulletin:
- B17-034
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the mil comes on with dtc p0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 2]). the pcm software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
- Bulletin:
- B16-008
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp noise. note: this noise does not impact the pump, engine function, or reliability.
- Bulletin:
- B18-029
- 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:
- B14-031
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - in high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out. premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.
- Bulletin:
- B15-015
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the driver's and/or front passenger's seat cushion and recline covers separate at the tabs on one or both seats. the seat cushion presses into the covers, causing them to separate.
- Bulletin:
- B16-008
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - the high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
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