NHTSA ID Number: 10215500
Manufacturer Communication Number: Defect Code 6AX,
TSB/Document Date: 2022-07-07
Summary
"Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue. In addition, to ensure your confidence in your vehicle, Acura is extending the warranty coverage for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation. This warranty extension provides coverage for the original owner and any subsequent owners. No action is required on your part unless you experience a problem."
June 2022
Product Update: 2015–2020 TLX PGM-FI Idle Stop Software Update and
Warranty Extension: Engine Does Not Auto Restart After Entering Auto Idle Stop
Dear FIRSTNAME LASTNAME:
What is the reason for this notice?
Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically
restart. Acura
is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue.
In addition, to ensure your confidence in your vehicle, Acura
is extending the warranty coverage for valve adjustment and
starter replacement related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation. This
warranty extension provides coverage for the original owner and any subsequent owners. No action is required on your
part unless you experience a problem.
What will Acura
do?
Acura will update the PGM-FI software for free. Please call any authorized Acura dealer and make an appointment to
have your vehicle repaired for FREE. Once you make an appointment for your vehicle, be advised that the PGM-FI
software update process may take approximately 15 minutes.
After completing the software update and if you experience a problem related to this condition, Acura
will replace the
starter assembly, starter relays and adjust the valves for free. Please call any authorized Acura dealer and make an
appointment to have your vehicle repaired for FREE. Once you make an appointment for your vehicle, be advised that the
repair may take approximately 3 hours. However, your dealer can provide you with a better estimate of the overall time for
this service visit, as it may be necessary to make your vehicle available for a longer period of time. If you are not the only
driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers and passengers of this important information.
If you previously paid to have your starter assembly and starter relays replaced due to this condition, 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.
California Owners Only:
The DMV will not renew your registration until this product update software update has been completed. After completing
the repair procedure, your dealer will give you a Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction certificate. Please make
sure your dealer completes and gives you the certificate. Keep the certificate for your records as proof that the repair was
completed. Submit the certificate to the DMV only if they request 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 registered owner of a 2015-2020 TLX V6 SH-AWD involved in this product
update. 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.
If you have 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 Owners.acura.com IIf you are
a client in a U.S territory, please contact your local distributor/dealer.
We apologize for any inconvenience this campaign may cause you.
Sincerely,
American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
NOTICE: If this is a leased vehicle, please forward this notice to the lessee.
FOR DEALER USE ONLY:
Product Update - Service Bulletin #22-008 /Defect #6AX /Symptom #SC8
Warranty Extension - Service Bulletin #22-009 / Defect #6T6 /Symptom #GC9
Junio 2022
Actualización de producto: Actualización del programa de PGM-FI para el modo de parada en ralentí del TLX 2015-2020 y
Extensión de garantía: El motor no arranca automáticamente después de ingresar al modo de parada en ralentí automática
Estimado/a FIRSTNAME LASTNAME:
¿Cuál es el motivo de esta notificación?
Bajo ciertas circunstancias, después de detenerse y que la función de parada en ralentí se active, el vehículo puede que no
arranque automáticamente. Acura está proporcionando una actualización de producto con la nueva actualización del programa del
PGM-FI para corregir este problema.
Además, para garantizar la confianza en su vehículo, Acura está extendiendo la cobertura de la garantía para el ajuste de las
válvulas y el reemplazo del motor de arranque relacionado con esta condición a 10 años a partir de la fecha original de compra, sin
límite de millas. Esta extensión de garantía brinda cobertura al propietario original y a cualquier propietario subsiguiente. No se
requiere ninguna acción de su parte a menos que usted experimente algún problema.
¿Qué hará Acura?
Acura actualizará el programa de PGM-FI de forma gratuita. Por favor llame a cualquier concesionario autorizado Acura y haga una
cita para la reparación de su vehículo de forma GRATUITA. Una vez que programe una cita para su vehículo, le avisamos que el
proceso para actualizar el programa de PGM-FI podría tardar aproximadamente 15 minutos.
Después de completar la actualización del programa y si su vehículo experimenta un problema relacionado con esta condición,
Acura
reemplazará el conjunto del motor de arranque, los relés del motor de arranque y el ajuste de las válvulas de forma gratuita.
Por favor llame a cualquier concesionario autorizado Acura y haga una cita para la reparación de su vehículo de forma GRATUITA.
Una vez que programe una cita para su vehículo, le avisamos que la reparación podría tardar aproximadamente 3 horas. No
obstante, su concesionario le puede ofrecer un mejor estimado del tiempo total de esta visita de servicio, ya que pudiera ser
necesario que su vehículo esté disponible por un periodo más largo. Si usted no es el único conductor de este vehículo, por favor
informe a todos los conductores y pasajeros sobre esta información importante.
Si usted anteriormente ha pagado por el reemplazo del conjunto del motor de arranque y los relés del motor de arranque debido a
esta condición, 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.
Solamente propietarios en California:
El DMV no renovará su registro hasta que la actualización del programa de esta actualización de producto haya sido completada.
Después de completar este procedimiento de reparación, su concesionario le entregará un certificado de Prueba de Corrección –
Campaña de seguridad de emisiones del vehículo (Vehicle Emissions Recall - Proof of Correction). Por favor asegúrese que su
concesionario complete y le entregue el certificado. Mantenga el certificado para sus registros como prueba que la reparación fue
completada. Envíe el certificado para el DMV solamente si ellos lo solicitan.
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 el propietario actual registrado de un vehículo TLX V6 SH-AWD 2015-2020 el cual forma
parte de esta actualización de producto. 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 alguna pregunta acerca de esta notificación o si necesita ayuda para ubicar a 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
ubicar un concesionario en línea en Owners.acura.com. Si usted es un cliente en un territorio de Estados Unidos, por favor
comuníquese con su distribuidor/concesionario.
Le pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que esta campaña pudiera causarle.
Atentamente,
American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.
AVISO: Si este es un vehículo arrendado, por favor envié esta notificación al arrendatario.
PARA USO DEL CONCESIONARIO SOLAMENTE:
Actualización de producto - Boletín de Servicio #22-008 /Defecto #6AX / Síntoma #SC8
Extensión de garantía - Boletín de Servicio #22-009 / Defecto #6T6 /Síntoma #GC9
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TSB/Document ID: Defect Code 6AX,
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MFR Communication Date: 2022-06-14
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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