Service bulletin DLR MSG - 2010,

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10129493
Published by NHTSA	2018-03-05
Manufacturer's number	DLR MSG - 2010,
Manufacturer's date	2014-03-13
NHTSA component	STEERING

NHTSA's summary

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. 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.

The document

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Components

Steering

Vehicles listed
ACURA MDX	2010
ACURA MDX	2013
ACURA TSX	2010
ACURA TSX	2013

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

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ONL6E108202019	2019-08-27. Service bulletin. Owner Notification Letter - The vehicle's steering may feel heavier than normal - or is hard to turn - particularly when the vehicle is not moving because of an electric power steering (EPS) control unit failure. If this happens, either the EPS indicator blinks with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored, or the EPS indicator comes on steady with at least one of the following DTCs stored: DTC 32-09, DTC 32-08, or DTC 61-04.
BBOM07112019	2019-07-23. Service bulletin. "Dealer Message - On April 19, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2012-14 Acura TL vehicles to address a concern with the electric power steering (EPS) system. On June 1, 2019, Acura announced an expansion to include coverage for the 2011-14 TSX L4 and TSX Sport Wagon L4, four cylinder models. Today, July 11, 2019 is announcing the final expansion to this warranty extension to include certain 2011-14 TSX V6, six cylinder models. Under certain conditions, affected vehicles may experience: - Heavier than normal steering - The EPS indicator may blink with no DTCs - The indicator may come on steady with EPS DTC(s)."
B19-021	2019-07-23. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the EPS (electric power steering) control unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty covers vehicles where the steering feels heavier than normal, or is hard to turn, particularly when the vehicle is not moving, and either the EPS indicator blinks with no DTCs, or the EPS indicator comes on steady with DTC 32-09 (motor current correlation), DTC 32-08 (EPS control unit internal circuit [current sensor]), or DTC 61-04 (motor harness malfunction).
BBOM06012019901	2019-06-12. Service bulletin. "Dealer Message - On April 19, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2012-14 Acura TL vehicles to address a concern with the electric power steering (EPS) system. Today, June 1, 2019, Acura is announcing a vehicle population expansion to this warranty extension to also include coverage for the 2011-14 TSX L4 and TSX Sport Wagon L4, four cylinder models. Under certain conditions, affected vehicles may experience: - Heavier than normal steering - The EPS indicator may blink with no DTCs - The indicator may come on steady with EPS DTC(s)."
B19-021	2019-06-06. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the EPS (electric power steering) control unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty covers vehicles where the steering feels heavier than normal, or is hard to turn, particularly when the vehicle is not moving, and either the EPS indicator blinks with no DTCs, or the EPS indicator comes on steady with DTC 32-09 (motor current correlation), DTC 32-08 (EPS control unit internal circuit [current sensor]), or DTC 61-04 (motor harness malfunction).
DLR MSG - RFP -	2018-06-18. Service bulletin. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. 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.
DLR MSG - RFP -	2018-03-12. Service bulletin. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. 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.
DLR MSG - RFP -	2018-03-05. Service bulletin. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. 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.
ENG REQ - BER140	2018-03-05. Service bulletin. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. 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.
Service Bulletin	2017-09-29. Service bulletin. Service bulletin - The vehicle?s body and steering wheel vibrates while it?s at idle or very low speed when turning the steering wheel. The high pressure demand from the steering gearbox on the power steering pump causes a vibration in the accessory drive belt system.