NHTSA ID Number: 10190998
Manufacturer Communication Number: ONLF9O04222021
TSB/Document Date: 2021-04-27
Summary
"Owner Notification Letter - On some 2019 RDX models, a loose connection in the MOST bus network may cause the following: - A popping or crackling from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system - Network Loss and/or Drive Mode Not Available Messages or the disclaimer message stuck on - The center display staying on after turning the vehicle to the OFF mode with the door open - Display switches between the Day Mode and Night Mode On some 2020 RDX models, a loose connection in the MOST bus network may cause the following: - A popping or crackling from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system - A Network Loss message For vehicles that display any of the above respective symptoms, American Honda
is extending the warranty for the MOST bus network on these vehicles to 6 years or 74,000 miles from the original date of purchase, whichever comes first."
AUTOMOBILE DIVISION
American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
1919 Torrance Blvd. – P.O. Box 2215
Torrance, CA 90509-9870
April 2021
Warranty Extension: 2019–20 RDX MOST Bus Network Connectors
VIN:
Dear :
What is the reason for this Warranty Extension?
On some 2019 RDX models, a loose connection in the MOST bus network may cause the following:
•
•
•
•
A popping or crackling from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system
Network Loss and/or Drive Mode Not Available Messages or the disclaimer message stuck on
The center display staying on after turning the vehicle to the OFF mode with the door open
Display switches between the Day Mode and Night Mode
On some 2020 RDX models, a loose connection in the MOST bus network may cause the following:
• A popping or crackling from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system
• A Network Loss message
For vehicles that display any of the above respective symptoms, American Honda
is extending the warranty
for the MOST bus network on these vehicles to 6 years or 74,000 miles from the original date of purchase,
whichever comes first.
What will Acura
do?
If your 2019 or 2020 vehicle is displaying any of the above symptoms as described and it is determined that
hese symptoms are related to the MOST bus network connectors, any necessary repairs will be done for FREE.
Please plan to leave your vehicle at the dealer for at least one day to allow them flexibility in scheduling.
If you previously paid to have any of the above symptoms resolved, you may be eligible for reimbursement,
even if you no longer own the vehicle. Refer to the attached reimbursement instructions for eligibility
requirements and the reimbursement procedure.
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 2019–20 RDX involved in this warranty extension.
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 have more questions?
If you have any questions about this notice, or need assistance with locating an Acura
dealer, please call American
Honda
's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. You can also visit AskUs.acura.com to use our
24/7 virtual agent or locate a dealer online at www.myAcura.com. Clients in U.S. territories, please contact your
local distributor/dealer.
We apologize for any inconvenience this campaign may cause you, and we sincerely thank you for being an Acura![]()
client.
Sincerely,
American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
CO-15124
Service Bulletin #21-009 Defect 6M100 / Symptom F9O00
AUTOMOBILE DIVISION
American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
1919 Torrance Blvd. – P.O. Box 2215
Torrance, CA 90509-9870
Abril del 2021
Extensión de garantía: Conectores de la red bus MOST de la RDX 2019–2020
VIN:
Estimado :
¿Cuál es el motivo de esta extensión de garantía?
En algunos modelos RDX 2019, una conexión suelta en la red bus MOST está ocasionando lo siguiente:
• Un estallido o chasquido proveniente de los altavoces, una pantalla en blanco o no hay sonido del
sistema de audio.
• Mensajes de “Network Loss” (Pérdida de Red) y/o Modo de conducción no está disponible o el
mensaje de exenciones de responsabilidad está atascado (trabado)
• La pantalla central se mantiene encendida después de colocar el vehículo en el modo OFF (Apagado)
con la puerta abierta
• La pantalla cambia entre el modo Día y el modo Noche
En algunos modelos RDX 2020, una conexión suelta en la red bus MOST está ocasionando lo siguiente:
• Un estallido o chasquido proveniente de los altavoces, una pantalla en blanco o no hay sonido del
sistema de audio.
• Un mensaje de “Network Loss” (Pérdida de Red)
Para los vehículos que muestran cualquiera de los síntomas respectivamente mencionados anteriormente,
American Honda
está extendiendo la garantía para la red bus MOST en estos vehículos, a 6 años de la fecha
original de compra o 74.000 millas, lo que ocurra primero.
¿Qué hará Acura
?
Si su vehículo 2019 o 2020 está mostrando cualquiera de los síntomas anteriormente mencionados tal cual
se describen y se determina que estos síntomas están relacionados con los conectores de la red bus MOST,
cualquier reparación necesaria se realizará de forma GRATUITA. Por favor haga planes para dejar su vehículo
en el concesionario por lo menos un día, para permitir flexibilidad en la programación de la cita.
Si usted anteriormente ha pagado por resolver cualquiera de los síntomas anteriormente mencionados, usted
puede calificar para un rembolso, aunque ya no sea el propietario del vehículo. Consulte las instrucciones para
reembolso que se encuentra anexa para ver los requisitos de elegibilidad y el procedimiento de reembolso.
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 vehículo RDX 2019–2020, el cual forma
parte de esta extensión de garantía. 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.
Si tiene preguntas
Si tiene preguntas acerca de esta notificación o si necesita asistencia para ponerse en contacto con un
concesionario Acura
, por favor comuníquese con el Centro de Apoyo al Cliente y Campañas de American Honda![]()
al 1-888-234-2138. Usted también puede visitar AskUs.acura.com para usar nuestro agente virtual las 24 horas/
los 7 días de la semana o puede ubicar un concesionario en línea en www.myAcura.com. Los clientes en
territorios de Estados Unidos, por favor comuníquense con su concesionario/distribuidor local.
Le pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que esta campaña pudiera causarle y le agradecemos
sinceramente por ser un cliente Acura
.
Atentamente,
American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
Boletín de Servicio #21-009 Defecto #6M100 / Síntoma #F9O00
Instructions for Reimbursement
Acura
Warranty Extension 6M1
Eligibility Requirements
You may be eligible for reimbursement if you meet all the requirements:
• You paid to have your vehicle’s audio system MOST bus network connectors repaired.
• Repairs were made prior to the notice date; repairs made after the notice date must be performed
by a Acura
dealer.
• You owned the vehicle at the time of repair. You are still eligible if you no longer own the vehicle.
• You provide a paid invoice.
Please complete this form and attach the items listed below. Failure to include all requested information
will result in delays and possible denial of your request.
Your invoice must include:
1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2. Name and Address of the repair facility
3. Diagnosis and itemized cost of repair – parts and labor
4. Date the work was completed
5. Proof of Payment – copy of the canceled check, bank statement, or credit card receipt
showing that you paid for the repair. Cash payments must be documented on the
invoice and a cash payment receipt must be provided. Please submit copies only.
These documents will not be returned.
Repairs were performed at (check one):
❒ Authorized Acura
Dealer
❒ Independent Repair Facility
Return Your Reimbursement Request Form and Requested Documents
Via Fax:
(310) 224-6051
Via Mail:
American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
American Honda
Customer Support & Campaign Center
P.O. Box 2964
Torrance, CA 90509-2964
(Fill-in the information below – Please print)
Your Name:
Home Address:
Apt.#:
City:
State:
Daytime Phone:
Cell
Phone:
ZIP:
Vehicle Identification Number
e-mail Address:
Total Amount Requested:
$
Repair cost only. Incidental expenses (rental, fuel, loss of wages, etc.) are not covered.
If you have any questions about this form, please contact
American Honda
’s Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138
6M1
Instrucciones para el reembolso
Extensión de garantía Acura
6M1
Requisitos de elegibilidad
Usted puede calificar para un reembolso si cumple con todos los requisitos:
• Usted anteriormente ha pagado por la reparación de los conectores de la red bus MOST del sistema
de audio del vehículo.
• Las reparaciones realizadas previas a la fecha de notificación; Las reparaciones realizadas
después de la fecha de notificación deben ser realizadas por un concesionario Acura
.
• Usted era el propietario del vehículo en el momento de la reparación. Usted puede calificar, aunque
no sea el propietario actualmente.
• Usted demuestra una factura pagada.
Por favor complete este formulario y adjunte los elementos enumerados a continuación. De no incluir
toda la información requerida resultará en un retraso y posiblemente el rechazo de su solicitud.
Su factura debe incluir:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Número de identificación del vehículo (VIN)
Nombre y dirección de la instalación que realizó la reparación
El diagnóstico y el costo desglosado de la reparación – repuestos y mano de obra
La fecha de cuando se realizó el trabajo
Prueba de pago – una copia del cheque cancelado, estado de cuenta bancario o recibo de
cargo a tarjeta de crédito mostrando que usted pago por la reparación. Los pagos en dinero
en efectivo deben estar documentados en la factura y un recibo de pago en efectivo debe ser
suministrado. Por favor envíe copias solamente. Estos documentos no serán devueltos.
Las reparaciones fueron realizadas en un (marque uno):
❒ Concesionario autorizado Acura
❒ Centro de reparación independiente
Regrese el formulario de Solicitud de reembolso y los documentos requeridos
Por Fax al:
(310) 224-6051
Por correo a:
American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
Centro de Apoyo al Cliente y Campañas de American Honda![]()
P.O. Box 2964
Torrance, CA 90509-2964
(Llene la información a continuación – Por favor escriba en letra legible)
Su nombre:
Dirección de domicilio:
# de apartamento:
Ciudad:
Estado:
Número de teléfono
durante el día:
Código
postal:
Número de
teléfono celular:
Número de identificación del vehículo:
Dirección de correo electrónico:
Monto total solicitado:
$
Solamente el costo de la reparación. Los gastos incidentales (alquiler, combustible, pérdida de salario, etc.) no serán cubiertos.
Si tiene alguna pregunta acerca de este formulario, por favor comuníquese con
el Centro de Apoyo al Cliente y Campañas de American Honda
al 1-888-234-2138
6M1
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