Acura RL Service Bulletins (2011)
91 manufacturer communications on file.
- June 1, 2018•Document ID: 10141183Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-023
- Date Added:
- June 18, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - May 31, 2018•Document ID: 10139586Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-020
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
Associated Products (30)Associated Documents - May 24, 2018•Document ID: 10139576Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BBOM05242018901
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed internally.
Associated Products (81)Associated Documents - May 11, 2018•Document ID: 10142625Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV); EQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-009
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - May 2, 2018•Document ID: 10136440Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-009
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - April 20, 2018•Document ID: 10135111Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Customer Letter
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryCustomer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the transmission is available.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 17, 2018•Document ID: 10135109Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BTS180401
- Date Added:
- May 7, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryTech line summary article - Can?t get past this screen when adding keys with the Immobilizer Setup Tool in the i-HDS? "Tester is not communicating with immobilizer unit". Here?s an easy workaround to restore communication. 1. Release the built-in key from the keyless access remote. 2. Remove the ignition switch cover. To do this, just insert the key into the slot in the bottom of the cover, push the key all the way in, then pull out on the cover and the key. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, then turn it to ON. 4. Select OK on the i-HDS screen to continue.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - April 12, 2018•Document ID: 10134383Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-009
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - March 20, 2018•Document ID: 10133041Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-009
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - March 16, 2018•Document ID: 10133026Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18-009
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exceed client expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 10, 2018•Document ID: 10130041Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18010F
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryServicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumption has exceeded their expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 10, 2018•Document ID: 10127355Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B18010F
- Date Added:
- January 29, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryServicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumption has exceeded their expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - August 2, 2017•Document ID: 10115771Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BTS160705
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryTechline summary article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumption has exceeded their expectations.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - March 24, 2017•Document ID: 10108309Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CUSTOMER LETTER
- Date Added:
- June 30, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
Summary"CUSTOMER LETTER - ON SOME 2011 RL VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP CLUTCH FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20- 45 MPH. TO ENSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN OUR PRODUCT, ACURA IS TAKING TWO ACTIONS: PRODUCT UPDATE - THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR. CONTACT ANY AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLES SOFTWARE UPDATED. WARRANTY EXTENSION - IN SOME CASES, THE TORQUE CONVERTER MAY BE DAMAGED BEFORE THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS APPLIED. TO ENSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN OUR PRODUCT, ACURA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER TO 8 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE OR 105,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST."
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 2, 2017•Document ID: 10108104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BTS160705
- Date Added:
- June 29, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryTECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - SOME CLIENTS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR COMES ON, REQUIRING ENGINE OIL TO BE ADDED, WHILE OTHERS WHO ROUTINELY CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AS RECOMMENDED IN THEIR OWNERS MANUAL MAY FIND THAT OIL CONSUMPTION HAS EXCEEDED THEIR EXPECTATIONS.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 28, 2017•Document ID: 10098930Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-060
- Date Added:
- May 12, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
Summary"SERVICE BULLETIN - TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE. THIS PRODUCT UPDATE DOES NOT HAVE ANY WARRANTY TIME OR MILEAGE LIMITATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE WARRANTY ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN AFFECTED VEHICLES IS BEING EXTENDED TO 8 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE OR 105,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. REFER TO SERVICE BULLETIN 16-061, WARRANTY EXTENSION: 2011 RL TORQUE CONVERTER FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE WARRANTY EXTENSION."
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 17, 2017•Document ID: 10106913Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-060
- Date Added:
- June 19, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummarySERVICE BULLETIN - A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 17, 2017•Document ID: 10106911Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-003
- Date Added:
- June 19, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
Summary"SERVICE BULLETIN - IF YOU DID SERVICE BULLETIN 16-003 ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 17, 2017. MAKE SURE TO USE WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW."
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 12, 2017•Document ID: 10107464Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-061
- Date Added:
- June 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
Summary"SERVICE BULLETIN - A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE SURGE, VIBRATION OR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE. TO INCREASE CLIENT CONFIDENCE, AMERICAN HONDA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN AFFECTED VEHICLES TO 8 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE OR 105,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST."
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 12, 2017•Document ID: 10106855Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BCA01122017901
- Date Added:
- June 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
Summary"DEALER MESSAGE - TODAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 ACURA IS ANNOUNCING A PRODUCT UPDATE AND A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR MODEL YEAR 2011 ACURA RL VEHICLES TO ADDRESS TORQUE CONVERTER JUDDER, SHUDDER, OR VIBRATION CONCERNS. BASIC PROBLEM CLIENTS MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE JUDDER, SHUDDER, OR VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS (BETWEEN 20 45MPH)."
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