NHTSA ID Number: 10182477
Manufacturer Communication Number: ONLA8E11022020
TSB/Document Date: 2020-11-11
Summary
Owner Notification Letter - When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM, the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) system cannot properly clear the transmission permanent DTC as required.
November 2020
Emissions Recall: 2014, 2016-20 RLX Sport Hybrid
Odd Gear Monitor Software Update
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Dear FIRSTNAME LASTNAME:
When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission
gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM,
the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) system cannot properly clear the transmission permanent DTC as
required.
Emission Consequence
Your vehicle may fail a state or local emissions inspection if you do not have this repair done.
What will Acura
do?
Contact any authorized Acura
dealer for an appointment to have your PCM software updated. This work
will be done for FREE. Please plan to leave your vehicle at the dealer for at least half a day to allow them
flexibility in scheduling.
Emission Warranty
In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty provisions, it is recommended that you
have the repairs done to your vehicle as soon as possible. Failure to do so could be determined as lack of
proper maintenance of your vehicle.
California Owners Only
The DMV will not renew your registration until this emissions recall has been completed. After completing
the repair procedure, your dealer must give you a Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction
certificate. Please make sure the dealer completes and gives you the certificate. Keep the certificate for
your records as proof that the emissions recall was completed. Submit the certificate to the DMV only if
the DMV requests it.
Lessor Information
Please forward a copy of this notice to the lessee.
What to do if you feel this notice is in error
Our records show that you are the current owner or lessee of a 2014, 2016-20 RLX Sport Hybrid
involved
in this emission recall. If this is not the case, or the name/address information is not correct, please fill out
and return the enclosed, postage-paid Information Change Card. We will then update our records.
Do you still have more questions?
If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to:
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call American Honda
’s Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138; or
visit Twitter @AcuraClientCare; or
visit www.recalls.acura.com to use “Ask Us”, our 24/7 virtual agent; or
contact your local Acura
dealer.
We apologize for any inconvenience this campaign may cause you.
Sincerely,
American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
Service Bulletin #20-040 Defect #6GM / Symptom #A8E
Noviembre 2020
Campaña de emisiones: Actualización del programa del monitor de engranajes impares del RLX
Sport Hybrid
2014, 2016-2020
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Estimado FIRSTNAME LASTNAME:
Cuando el módulo de control del tren de mando (PCM) detecta una falla en uno de los engranajes de la
transmisión de número impar, éste activará uno de los cuatro códigos de diagnóstico de problemas
(DTC). Debido a una calibración inadecuada del PCM, el sistema de Diagnósticos internos (On-board
Diagnostics, OBD por sus siglas en inglés) no puede despejar adecuadamente como es requerido el
código DTC permanente de la transmisión.
Consecuencia de emisión
Su vehículo puede fallar una inspección de emisiones locales o estatales si usted no ha completado esta
reparación.
¿Qué hará Acura
?
Comuníquese con cualquier concesionario Acura
autorizado para coordinar una cita para actualizar el
programa PCM. Este trabajo se realizará de forma GRATUITA. Por favor haga planes para dejar su
vehículo en el concesionario por lo menos medio día, para permitir flexibilidad en la programación de la
cita.
Garantía de emisiones
A fin de garantizar su protección completa bajo las disposiciones con respecto a la garantía de
emisiones, se recomienda que se completen las reparaciones a su vehículo tan pronto sea posible. De
no hacerlo podría determinarse como una falta de mantenimiento adecuado de su vehículo.
Solamente propietarios en California
El DMV no renovará su registro hasta que esta campaña de emisiones haya sido completada. Después
de completar este procedimiento de reparación, su concesionario debe entregarle un certificado de
Prueba de Corrección – Campaña de emisiones del vehículo (Vehicle Emissions Recall - Proof of
Correction). Por favor asegúrese que el concesionario complete y le entregue el certificado. Mantenga el
certificado para sus registros como prueba que la campaña de emisiones fue completada. Envíe el
certificado para el DMV solamente si el DMV lo solicita.
Información para el arrendador
Por favor envié una copia de esta notificación al arrendatario.
Qué debe hacer si considera que esta notificación es errónea
Nuestros registros indican que usted es propietario o arrendatario de un RLX Sport Hybrid
2014, 20162020, el cual forma parte de esta campaña de emisiones. Si no es el caso, o si la información de
nombre/dirección no está correcta, por favor llene y devuelva la Tarjeta de Cambio de Información anexa
pre-pagada. Con esto actualizaremos nuestros registros.
¿Usted todavía tiene más preguntas?
Si usted tiene preguntas o inquietudes, le recomendamos que:
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se comuníquese con el Centro de Apoyo al Cliente y Campañas de American Honda
al 1-888234-2138; o
visite Twitter @AcuraClientCare; o
visite www.recalls.acura.com; o
se comuníquese con su concesionario Acura local.
Le pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que esta campaña pudiera causarle.
Atentamente,
American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
Boletín de Servicio #20-040 Defecto #6GM / Síntoma #A8E
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MFR Communication Date: 2020-11-02
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