NHTSA ID Number: 10118563
Manufacturer Communication Number: B17-009
TSB/Document Date: 2017-10-12
Summary
Service bulletin - Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement.
Service Bulletin
17-009
October 6, 2017
07453 Version 3
Product Update: MDX 9-Speed Transmission Warmer
Supersedes 17-009, dated September 22, 2017 to revise the information highlighted in yellow
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
2016
Model
MDX
Trim
All
VIN Range
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
REVISION SUMMARY
Under PARTS INFORMATION, several parts were added or removed. Additionally, some part numbers were changed.
BACKGROUND
Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the
fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before
they are sold.
SERVICE ADVISOR
Ask the client if the vehicle overheated, for example, if the MID showed a message Stop Driving Engine Temperature
Too Hot or there was steam from under the hood. Other signs include coolant leaking from the radiator cap or the
coolant reserve tank.
OR
Write down the client responses on the RO.
NOTE: Any engine replaced without this documentation on the signed RO will be subject to debit.
CLIENT INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Acura
automobile dealer.
© 2017 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the vehicle and based on your inspection, do one of the following:
• The transmission warmer is outside the affected date. No further action is needed.
• Replace the transmission warmer.
• Replace the transmission, radiator, thermostat, coolant reserve tank, all of the coolant hoses, ECT sensor (1 and 2)
O-rings (engine coolant temperature sensor), and flush the cooling system.
• Replace the short block, cylinder heads, transmission, radiator, thermostat, coolant reserve tank, all of the coolant
hoses, ECT sensor (1 and 2) O-rings (engine coolant temperature sensor), water passage, water connecting pipe,
and flush the heater core.
NOTE: Photos are required every time a transmission is replaced – see page 17. Any transmission replacement
claims that do not include the required photos may be subject to debit.
The flowchart below provides a summary to help navigate the inspection and repair procedure. Make sure you read the
service bulletin steps thoroughly for the detailed repair information.
Start
Vehicle is OK. No
further action
needed.
Good
Check the ATF warmer date.
No Good
Remove the ATF warmer and check
for leaks.
Does ATF warmer leak?
No
REPAIR PROCEDURE A
Replace the ATF warmer.
The repair is complete.
No
REPAIR PROCEDURE
A and B
- Replace transmission,
radiator, and hoses.
- Flush engine.
Yes
Did the engine overheat?
Yes
REPAIR PROCEDURE A and C
- Replace engine, transmission,
radiator, and hoses.
- Flush heater core.
End
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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Inspection Only
Operation
Number
2185A8
Description
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
Inspect the transmission
warmer manufacturing
date.
0.2 hr
6ZF00
KG300
17-009A
06200-5NB-A58
Inspection and do REPAIR PROCEDURE A Only
Operation
Number
2180A7
Description
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
Inspect the vehicle and do
REPAIR PROCEDURE A
only.
2.1 hrs
6ZF00
KG300
17-009B
06200-5NB-A58
Replace: ATF Warmer
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Inspection and do REPAIR PROCEDURE A and REPAIR PROCEDURE B
2WD
Operation
Number
2180A8
Description
Transmission
Replacement
Number
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
2WD - Inspect the
vehicle, then start at
REPAIR
PROCEDURE A, and
finish with REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
06200-5NB-A58RM
10.5
hrs
6ZF00
KG300
17-009C
06200-5NB-A58
06200-5NB-A58RM
10.5
hrs
6ZF00
KG300
17-009G
06200-5NB-A58
6ZF00
KG300
17-009H
06200-5NB-A58
- Replace:
transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes updating
PCM/TCM, idle learn
and alignment
2180A8
2WD with ACC Inspect the vehicle,
then start at REPAIR
PROCEDURE A, and
finish with REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
- Replace:
transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes updating
PCM/TCM, idle learn
and alignment
A
Add if the vehicle has
an accessory
external transmission
cooler.
2180A8
2WD with ACC
and Idle-stop Inspect the vehicle,
then start at
REPAIR
PROCEDURE A,
and finish with
REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
0.9 hr
06200-5NB-A78RM
10.5
hrs
- Replace:
transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes updating
PCM/TCM, idle
learn and
alignment
A
Add if the vehicle
has an accessory
external
transmission cooler
0.9 hr
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Inspection and do REPAIR PROCEDURE A and REPAIR PROCEDURE B - AWD
2180A9
AWD - Inspect the
vehicle, then start
at REPAIR
PROCEDURE A,
and finish with
REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
06200-5NC-A59RM
10.9
hrs
6ZF00
KG300
17-009I
06200-5NB-A58
06200-5NC-A69RM
10.9
hrs
6ZF00
KG300
17-009M
06200-5NB-A58
6ZF00
KG300
17-009N
06200-5NB-A58
- Replace:
transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes updating
PCM/TCM, idle
learn, and
alignment
2180A9
AWD with ACC Inspect the vehicle,
then start at REPAIR
PROCEDURE A, and
finish with REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
- Replace:
transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes updating
PCM/TCM, idle learn,
and alignment
A
Add if the vehicle has
an accessory
external transmission
cooler.
2180A9
AWD with ACC
and Idle-stop Inspect the vehicle,
then start at
REPAIR
PROCEDURE A,
and finish with
REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
0.9 hr
06200-5NC-A79RM
10.9
hrs
- Replace:
transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes updating
PCM/TCM, idle
learn, and
alignment
A
Add if the vehicle
has an accessory
external
transmission
cooler.
0.9 hr
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Inspection and do REPAIR PROCEDURE A and REPAIR PROCEDURE C
Operation
Number
2180B0
Description
Transmission
Replacement
Number
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
2WD - Inspect the
vehicle, then start at
REPAIR
PROCEDURE A, and
finish with REPAIR
PROCEDURE C.
06200-5NB-A58RM
13.1
hrs
6ZF00
KG300
17-009R
06200-5NB-A58
06200-5NB-A68RM
13.1
hrs
6ZF00
KG300
17-009S
06200-5NB-A58
6ZF00
KG300
17-009T
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MFR Communication Date: 2017-10-06
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