ABOM08042017901
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Dealer message - today, august 4, 2017, american honda is announcing two product updates and a warranty extension on certain model year 2016 pilot vehicles to address vehicles with a possible leaking transmission warmer. Some of these vehi
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2016 HONDA PILOT |
INTERACTIVE NETWORK Next Unread Message View Message Sent on 08 From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Subject Product Updates and Warranty Extension 2016 Pilot 9-Speed Transmission Warmer: 04 2017 Expires on 10 30 2017 DATE: August 4, 2017 TO: All Honda Sales, Service & Parts Managers and Personnel FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Re: Product Updates and Warranty Extension 2016 Pilot 9-Speed Transmission Warmer: Product Update: 2016 Pilot 9-Speed Transmission Warmer Product Update: 2016 Pilot 9-Speed Transmission Warmer (Transmission Previously Replaced for Transmission Warmer Leaking) Warranty Extension: 2016 Pilot Chirps During Shifting, Poor Shift Quality, or Engine Overheats Because of Defective ATF Warmer Today, August 4, 2017, American Honda is announcing two product updates and a warranty extension on certain model year 2016 Pilot vehicles to address vehicles with a possible leaking transmission warmer. Some of these vehicles may be in your new or used inventory and should be repaired prior to sale. Basic Problem Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and may allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement. Some vehicles may have already received a transmission replacement previously for this symptom. In rare cases, these vehicles may have also overheated but because the issue was under investigation, and a standard repair procedure hadn’t been developed, further action is needed before these vehicles are completely repaired. On certain vehicles not under the product update campaigns, American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed transmission warmer. The Repair There are multiple diagnostic and repair procedures described within the three bulletins. Two Product Update bulletins require vehicle proactive action and repair. The Warranty Extension vehicle should be followed only if the vehicle covered under the extension has a symptom as described in the background. Refer to VIN Status Inquiry to guide your diagnosis and repair procedures, and follow the information in the respective service bulletins. Service Bulletin American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 1 of 2 INTERACTIVE NETWORK The following service bulletins have been posted to the Service Information System today in support of these campaigns: 17-009 – Product Update: 2016 Pilot 9-Speed Transmission Warmer 17-011 – Product Update: 2016 Pilot 9-Speed Transmission Warmer (Transmission Previously Replaced for Transmission Warmer Leaking) 17-035 – Warranty Extension: 2016 Pilot Chirps During Shifting, Poor Shift Quality, or Engine Overheats Because of Defective ATF Warmer They include parts, materials, tools, warranty and repair procedure information related to this product update. Parts & Materials Information Parts and materials to conduct repairs are available for normal ordering. Tools Information Tools with an accompanying letter that support these vehicle bulletins and repairs have already been dispatched to your dealership. If you have not received them, you should have them in the next couple of days. Tools include: Tool Name Part Number Qty Coolant Flush Kit Pump and Filter VSB02C000045 1 Set 9 A/T Pressure Test Kit VSB02C000046 1 9 A/T Bucket and Hose Set VSB02C000047 1 9 A/T Adapter and Hardware Set VSB02C000048 1 If you need additional tools, contact the Honda Tool and Equipment Program at 888-424-6857. Individual items in the kit and sets are not available separately. You must order the complete kit or set. As always, please make sure to check iN VIN Inquiry to determine if a particular vehicle is eligible for these or any other campaigns. Click here for a copy of 17-009. Click here for a copy of 17-011. Click here for a copy of 17-035. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 2 of 2