# Service bulletin B15\-039 \- 8\-28\-1

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10107043
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-06\-20
- Manufacturer's number: B15\-039 \- 8\-28\-1
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-08\-28
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

## NHTSA's summary

SERVICE BULLETIN \- THE TRANSMISSION END COVER LEAKS ON VEHICLES WITH 9\-SPEED A/T. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TRANSMISSION END COVER SEALING GASKET GETS TORN.

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 ACURA MDX
- 2015 ACURA TLX

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [16V640000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V640000.md), 2016-09-06: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)
- [14V779000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V779000.md), 2014-12-08: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [BTS\-151101 V2](/bulletins/10193296.md), 2021-05-14, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Replacement TCMs don’t come with trim data. After installation, you need to run a teach\-in \(hydraulic pressure characteristic calibration\) procedure with the HDS. The problem is that A/T DTC P287C \(transmission adaptive values not learned\) is set, which prevents teach\-in. This happens because the TCM is programmed to look for trim data any time the ignition is cycled. If the TCM doesn’t see that trim data, it sets A/T DTC P287C. If any DTCs are set, the TCM won’t initiate teach\-in and, as a result, can’t learn the trim data. It’s a classic catch\-22 situation.
- [SB\-16\-012](/bulletins/10193236.md), 2021-05-13, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. BACKGROUND American Honda has made several shift quality improvements in the 2015 and 2016 TLX V6. SYMPTOM There is a sensation of acceleration while coasting down a hill. There is a sensation of a surge while braking. The transmission feels like it stays in gear too long. CORRECTIVE ACTION Update the TCM software. Clear all DTC’s created during the update and do the idle learn procedure. This software update will change the way the transmission shifts. After the update it may take up to 30 miles for the transmission to adapt to the client’s driving habits.
- [ONLKG603082019](/bulletins/10154485.md), 2019-03-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Owner Notficiation Letter \- Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle, refer to the address card for the affected VIN. Your MDX previously had the transmission replaced because of a leaking 9\-speed automatic transmission fluid \(ATF\) warmer. As the issue was under investigation when the transmission was replaced, your vehicle needs further action before it is completely repaired.
- [ONLKG503082019](/bulletins/10154484.md), 2019-03-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Owner Notification Letter \- Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle, refer to the address card for the affected VIN. Your TLX previously had the transmission replaced because of a leaking 9\-speed automatic transmission fluid \(ATF\) warmer. As the issue was under investigation when the transmission was replaced, your vehicle needs further action before it is completely repaired.
- [ONLKG303082019](/bulletins/10154483.md), 2019-03-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. Owner Notification Letter \- Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle, refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The automatic transmission fluid \(ATF\) warmer was improperly manufactured and may allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the coolant and ATF mix, the engine and transmission may be damaged and require replacement.
- [ONLKG203082019](/bulletins/10154482.md), 2019-03-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Owner Notification Letter \- Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle, refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The automatic transmission fluid \(ATF\) warmer was improperly manufactured and may allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the coolant and ATF mix, the engine and transmission may be damaged and require replacement.
- [B17\-011](/bulletins/10130056.md), 2018-03-13, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service bulletin \- Some 9\-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement.
- [B17\-010](/bulletins/10130055.md), 2018-03-13, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Service bulletin \- Some 9\-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement. These vehicles previously had the transmission replaced because the transmission warmers leaked. In rare cases, these vehicles may have also overheated but because the issue was under investigation, a standard repair procedure hadn?t been developed. Further action is needed before the vehicle is completely repaired.
- [B17\-009](/bulletins/10130054.md), 2018-03-13, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Service bulletin \- Some 9\-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement.
- [Customer Letter](/bulletins/10124273.md), 2017-12-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer letter \- On a limited number of 2015?16 TLX vehicles, the automatic transmission fluid \(ATF\) warmer was improperly manufactured and may allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the coolant and ATF mix, the engine and transmission may be damaged and require replacement. If the ATF warmer allows coolant and ATF to mix, you may notice one or more of the following symptoms: ? The vehicle overheats ? The transmission shifts poorly ? The transmission chirps during 3\-4 shift

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