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2017 Acura RDX
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–120 of 120, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Feb 22, 2016–Mar 10, 2017.

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Mar 10, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BPAS03102017901

NHTSA communication ID: 10108285

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 RDXS WITH EITHER A CLIENT COMPLAINT OR PDI TIMING DISCOVERY OF NO GPS SIGNAL OR THE NAVI SHOWING WRONG LOCATION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10108285 at NHTSA
Mar 2, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BPAS03022017902

NHTSA communication ID: 10108102

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 ILXS & RDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A CREAKING, RATTLING, BUZZING, CLICKING OR RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER’S AIRBAG AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING OR DRIVING. IT IS THE SAME COMPLAINT COVERED UNDER THE SERVICE BULLETIN 16-025 STEERING WHEEL NOISE WHILE DRIVING BUT THE VEHICLES ARE OUTSIDE OF THE AFFECTED VIN RANGE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.

Source components: STEERING · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.

Source record 10108102 at NHTSA
Feb 28, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BER17010B

NHTSA communication ID: 10108059

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

"ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 ILXS & RDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A CREAKING, RATTLING, BUZZING, CLICKING OR RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER’S AIRBAG AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING OR DRIVING. IT IS THE SAME COMPLAINT COVERED UNDER THE SERVICE BULLETIN 16-025 STEERING WHEEL NOISE WHILE DRIVING BUT THE VEHICLES ARE OUTSIDE OF THE AFFECTED VIN RANGE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."

Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · STEERING.

Source record 10108059 at NHTSA
Feb 15, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BPaS02152017902

NHTSA communication ID: 10108706

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 ILXs & RDXs with a client complaint of a creaking, rattling, buzzing, clicking or rubbing noise coming from the driver?s airbag area of the steering wheel when turning or driving. It is the same complaint covered under the Service Bulletin 16-025 Steering Wheel Noise While Driving but the vehicles are outside of the affected VIN range. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: AIR BAGS · STEERING.

Source record 10108706 at NHTSA
Feb 14, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B17020D

NHTSA communication ID: 10108701

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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).

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10108701 at NHTSA
Jan 23, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BPAS01232017901

NHTSA communication ID: 10098940

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 ILXS & RDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A CREAKING, RATTLING, BUZZING, CLICKING OR RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER’S AIRBAG AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING OR DRIVING. IT IS THE SAME COMPLAINT COVERED UNDER THE SERVICE BULLETIN 16-025 STEERING WHEEL NOISE WHILE DRIVING BUT THE VEHICLES ARE OUTSIDE OF THE AFFECTED VIN RANGE. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.

Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · STEERING.

Source record 10098940 at NHTSA
Dec 16, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BTS160802

NHTSA communication ID: 10106670

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ARE YOU HEARING A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING? WE’RE AWARE OF THIS CONCERN AND ARE LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION. IN THE MEANTIME, REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS AND TURNING OR REPLACING THE BRAKE DISCS MAY TEMPORARILY STOP THE NOISE.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.

Source record 10106670 at NHTSA
Oct 20, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B16-059

NHTSA communication ID: 10087422

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A POP OR CLUNK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING ON A ROUGH ROAD IN COLD WEATHER WITH TEMPERATURES BELOW 50°F. THE REAR DAMPER UPPER MOUNT BUSHING MATERIAL IS TOO HARD.

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10087422 at NHTSA
Oct 6, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BPAS10062016903

NHTSA communication ID: 10087061

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 RDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. 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.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.

Source record 10087061 at NHTSA
Oct 6, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BPAS10062016901

NHTSA communication ID: 10086987

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2017 RDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. 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.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.

Source record 10086987 at NHTSA
Mar 18, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B98015

NHTSA communication ID: 10211608

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10211608 at NHTSA
Mar 18, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Noise in Steerin

NHTSA communication ID: 10211554

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (driver?s airbag area) when turning or driving. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: AIR BAGS · BACK OVER PREVENTION · STEERING · WHEELS.

Source record 10211554 at NHTSA
Mar 18, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DLR-03-18-2016

NHTSA communication ID: 10192965

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Background American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (driver’s airbag area) when turning ordriving. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Source components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.

Source record 10192965 at NHTSA
Mar 18, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B-PAS-03182016-9

NHTSA communication ID: 10088004

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 RDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL (DRIVER’S AIRBAG AREA) WHEN TURNING OR DRIVING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10088004 at NHTSA
Feb 23, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B16014

NHTSA communication ID: 10211603

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This bulletin covers the total quality inspection (TQI), including testing, of the navigation system for the 2017 RDX.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE.

Source record 10211603 at NHTSA
Feb 23, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B16013

NHTSA communication ID: 10211602

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This bulletin covers the total quality inspection (TQI) of the 2017 RDX. It includes some procedures described in the service bulletin.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE.

Source record 10211602 at NHTSA
Feb 23, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-16-014

NHTSA communication ID: 10193237

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This bulletin covers the total quality inspection (TQI), including testing, of the navigation system for the 2017 RDX. It includes these topics

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10193237 at NHTSA
Feb 23, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-16-013

NHTSA communication ID: 10193226

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INTRODUCTION This bulletin covers the total quality inspection (TQI) of the 2017 RDX. To do a TQI on a model with a navigation system, be sure to complete S/B 16-014, 2017 RDX: TQI of the Navigation System.

Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10193226 at NHTSA
Feb 22, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B16-014

NHTSA communication ID: 10099505

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE BULLETIN - TQI OF THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10099505 at NHTSA
Feb 22, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

B16-013

NHTSA communication ID: 10099504

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE BULLETIN - TQI INFORMATION

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10099504 at NHTSA