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2011 ACURA RDX

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Service bulletins

39 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

B18-020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and Models.

B23040A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time

BPO05022022901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - American Honda is investigating a potential quality concern with RDX Accessory Cross Bar kit. Due to this investigation, American Honda is requesting all dealers to return any uninstalled inventory to American Honda for investigation and validation by the supplier.

B21120A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. As a result, the navigation date and time will be incorrect.

BBOM05242018901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer 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.

B05-018

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

AHPa11112016901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers

AHPa11112016902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers

BASN11112016901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.

AHPa11102016901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers

APaS11102016901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).

APaS11102016902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.

BPaS11102016901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).

BPaS11102016902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.

BPAS10062016902

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.

TAKATA_HAWAII FL

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

TAKATA_HAWAII PO

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

TAKATA_FLORIDA D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

TAKATA_TEXT MESS

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

US VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

TAKATA_HAWAII NE

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

B-PS-03312016-30

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG INFLATORS.

BPS-03312016-302

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VIDEO - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG INFLATORS. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE VIDEO SENT TO YOU ON A DVD OR THUMB DRIVE.

B-ANS-03252016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A – UPDATED 03.25.16

B-ANS-03182016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A – UPDATED 03.18.16

B98015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

B-ANS-02262016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.

B-AN-02252016-30

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.

BAN-02252016-302

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.

B-ANS-02192016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A – UPDATED 02.19.16

B-AP-02172016-30

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION FROM A CUSTOMER AFFECTED BY THE 2005-2016 ACURA MULTI-MODEL DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL WHERE A CAMPAIGN PART IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES.

B-CA-02152016-30

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016, ACURA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES. DUE TO THIS, THE FOLLOWING MODELS ARE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AND STOP SALE ORDER IN ALL REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND US TERRITORIES: 2013-16 ACURA ILX 2007-16 ACURA RDX 2005-12 ACURA RL 2009-14 ACURA TL 2010-13 ACURA ZDX AS OF TODAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016, AFFECTED VINS HAVE BEEN DETERMINED AND VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY CAN BE CONFIRMED THROUGH VIN STATUS INQUIRY.

B-JID-02102016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, WE INFORMED YOU THAT ACURA IS PUTTING IN PLACE A NUMBER OF PROVISIONS AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT YOU AND OUR CLIENTS AFFECTED BY THE 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL ANNOUNCED JANUARY 29, 2016 (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-010). ALTHOUGH WE’RE STILL BUILDING THE SYSTEMS TO ADMINISTER THESE PROGRAMS, WE WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU THE PROGRAM DETAILS AS SOON AS THEY WERE FINALIZED TO PUT YOU IN A BETTER POSITION TO ASSIST CLIENTS.

B-APS-02082016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016, ACURA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES.

B-FTD-02052016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, AMERICAN HONDA NO��FIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES. THIS RECALL IS DUE TO THE TAKATA DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG INFLATORS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION RESULTING IN A RUPTURE. AT THIS TIME, WE’RE WORKING TO IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, BUT WE DO KNOW THAT EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

B-JID-02052016-3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - WE’VE BEEN WORKING TO ADDRESS THE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS WE’VE RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL DEALER ADVISORY BOARD AND MEMBERS OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AS WELL AS FROM MANY OF YOU THROUGH OUR FIELD REPRESENTATIVES RELATED TO THE DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL WE ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK; IT HAS HELPED US BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT AMERICAN HONDA CAN DO TO ASSIST YOU AND OUR CUSTOMERS DURING THIS RECALL.

B-JID-02032016-9

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SAFETY RECALL AFFECTED 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES.

B-CA-01302016-90

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - ALTHOUGH VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE RECENT AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL ARE NOT CLEAR AT THIS TIME, POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VINS HAVE BEEN LOADED INTO THE SYSTEM FOR STOP SALE PURPOSES.

B16-010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE BULLETIN - IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE DRIVER’S (FRONT) AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR CASING TO RUPTURE. METAL FRAGMENTS COULD PASS THROUGH THE AIRBAG CUSHION MATERIAL, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR FATALITY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Service Bulletin

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.

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