USA RECALL #6 - HONDA - Incorrect Values On Certification Label/Part 567

RECALL Subject : Incorrect Values On Certification Label/Part 567

Report Receipt Date: OCT 01, 2014 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V613000 

Component(s): 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 189 

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

SUMMARY:

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles may have incorrect values for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear printed on the safety certification label. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

CONSEQUENCE:

If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 21, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK6.

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.