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Service bulletin JK9-0001381

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10193133
Published by NHTSA2021-05-12
Manufacturer's numberJK9-0001381
Manufacturer's date2016-04-29
NHTSA componentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NHTSA's summary

To ensure Acura have the best ownership experience, new software is sometimes released to improve the operation of our product. Recently, we released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems in your navigation-equipped MDX. This software update provides functional and graphical improvements to make the systems more user friendly.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Electrical system, Software

Vehicles listed
ACURA MDX2015

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

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Service Bulletin2017-09-29. Service bulletin. Service bulletin - In a continuing effort to provide the highest level of client satisfaction, Acura has released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems. This software update provides functional and graphical improvements to make the systems more user friendly in the 2015 MDX and TLX.
DLR MSG - 2015 T2017-09-29. Service bulletin. Dealer message - To maximize the positive effects of the updated ODMD software for 2015 TLX and MDX (and reduce client confusion), we are encouraging everyone to update all your on ground inventory immediately and of course all the inbound inventory which still requires updating as it arrives (at TQI).
B15-0362017-08-15. Service bulletin. Service bulletin - The HVAC information flashes or flickers. There is a software error.
B15-0532017-07-31. Service bulletin. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
B17020D2017-07-28. Service bulletin. Service news article - We?ve made an important change to the AcuraLink telematics unit that you need to be aware of. This change switches the coverage of the internal cellular module from Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) to Long Term Evolution (LTE).
B16-0632017-06-28. Service bulletin. "SERVICE BULLETIN - AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, SOME VEHICLES BASED ON HOW THEY ARE DRIVEN (EXTREME CONDITIONS) MAY STILL EXPERIENCE ATF DETERIORATION AFTER UPDATING THE PGM-FI OR A/T SYSTEM AND THE SHUDDER MAY RETURN. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER (TC). THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE TC, BUT BECAUSE THE ATF HAS DETERIORATED, IT NEEDS TO BE CHANGED EVEN THOUGH THE “ATF SERVICE DUE” MESSAGE HAS NOT APPEARED. MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE IS UPDATED BY REFERRING TO THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE."
B15-036 - 8-21-12017-06-20. Service bulletin. SERVICE BULLETIN -THE HVAC INFORMATION FLASHES OR FLICKERS DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR.