# Service bulletin B15042

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10211596
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-05\-09
- Manufacturer's number: B15042
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-02\-26
- NHTSA component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

SYMPTOM There is a fluttering noise from behind the dashboard with the HVAC set to floor or defrost mode, the blower set to maximum, and the temperature set to maximum heat. POSSIBLE CAUSE Under certain HVAC settings, the defrost damper door linkage can flutter. This can be initially triggered by an external impact, such as driving over a pot hole or down a rough road.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10211596-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10211596-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Glass, wipers and mirrors, Heating and air conditioning

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 ACURA TLX

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SB\-15\-042](/bulletins/10193224.md), 2021-05-13, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. SYMPTOM There is a fluttering noise from behind the dashboard with the HVAC set to floor or defrost mode, the blower set to maximum, and the temperature set to maximum heat. POSSIBLE CAUSE Under certain HVAC settings, the defrost damper door linkage can flutter. This can be initially triggered by an external impact, such as driving over a pot hole or down a rough road.
- [BAW10212019](/bulletins/10166795.md), 2019-10-29, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. Dealer Message \- On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched one revised, and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletin. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensure proper claim submission.
- [ONL6R810142019](/bulletins/10166789.md), 2019-10-29, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY. Owner Notification Letter \- On some 2015 TLX models, the exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 8 years from the original date of purchase.
- [B19\-033](/bulletins/10165667.md), 2019-10-03, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. Service Bulletin \- This warranty extension only applies to 2015 TLX vehicles painted B\-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl or Fathom Blue Pearl. The exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 8 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This warranty extension does not apply to other paint issues like rock chips, scratches, bird droppings, sap, wraps, dents, collision damage, client\-induced damage, etc.
- [BPaS09172018901](/bulletins/10145399.md), 2018-10-15, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2015\-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
- [BPaS07272018904](/bulletins/10143699.md), 2018-08-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2015\-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
- [BPaS07092018901](/bulletins/10143350.md), 2018-08-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2015\-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
- [BPaS06252018901](/bulletins/10142666.md), 2018-07-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2015\-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
- [BPaS05102018901](/bulletins/10142628.md), 2018-07-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2015\-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.
- [BPaS05312018901](/bulletins/10139589.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2015\-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of A/C not cooling or blowing warm air. 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.

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