NHTSA Recall 14V779000: Automatic transmission (power train)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,392 vehicles. It affects 2015 Acura TLX.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V779000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JM8 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | December 8, 2014 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX V6 2WD vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 12, 2014, and certain 2015 TLX V6 SH-AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to November 10, 2014. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position.
Safety risk
If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JM8.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V779000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura TLX | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.