Service Bulletin

Service Bulletin
14-051
December 12, 2014
BTB 01261 (1412)
Safety Recall: Headlight LED Lens Film Delaminates
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2014–15 RLX
2014
RLX Sport Hybrid
Trim
ALL
ALL
VIN Range
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
BACKGROUND
The reflective film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the vehicle no longer
conforming to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be
repaired before they are sold.
Should your dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes injury or damage because of the recalled
item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify
American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this recall, do a VIN status
inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace both the left and right headlight assemblies.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
RLX Headlight Kit (includes both left and right headlight assemblies)
06331-TY2-305
1
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template ID
Failed Part
Number
7121K0
Replace both the left and
right headlight assemblies
(includes headlight
adjustment).
1.2 hr
5UH00
JN200
14-051N
33150-TY2-A02
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
CLIENT INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Acura automobile dealer.
© 2014 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved
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REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front grille cover.
2. Remove the front bumper.
3. Remove the headlights with the corner upper beam and disconnect the four connectors.
CONNECTORS
CLIP
HEADLIGHT
ASSEMBLY
BOLTS
9.4 N.m (6.9 lb-ft)
4. Remove the corner upper beams from the headlights.
HEADLIGHT
Do not reuse.
CORNER UPPER BEAM
Reuse.
BOLTS
Reuse.
9.4 N.m (6.9 lb-ft)
5. Install the new headlights onto the corner upper beam.
6. Install the headlights in the reverse order of removal.
7. Install the front bumper.
8. Install the front grille cover.
9. Drill a ½-inch hole on the outside lens of the original headlight assemblies so they cannot be reused.
Drill a hole in the lens
of the old headlight.
10. Do the Headlight Initial Position Learning Procedure. Refer to the electronic service manual.
11. Adjust the headlights. Refer to the electronic service manual.
END
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