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UPDATE: Warranty Extension: Steering Feels Heavy, EPS Indicator Blinks with No D
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DATE: June 1, 2019
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All Acura Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re: UPDATE: Warranty Extension: Steering Feels Heavy, EPS Indicator Blinks with No DTCs or Comes On
Steady with EPS DTC 32-09, 32-08, or 61-04
On April 19, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2012-14 Acura TL vehicles to
address a concern with the electric power steering (EPS) system. Today, June 1, 2019, Acura is
announcing a vehicle popula on expansion to this warranty extension to also include coverage for the
2011-14 TSX L4 and TSX Sport Wagon L4, four cylinder models. Under certain condi ons, affected
vehicles may experience:
Heavier than normal steering
The EPS indicator may blink with no DTCs
The indicator may come on steady with EPS DTC(s).
Acura is extending the new vehicle limited warranty on the EPS control unit from the original 4
years/50,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles from the original date of purchase.
BACKGROUND
Affected vehicles may experience heavy steering caused by assist failure due to fa gue fractures of the
relay coil wire inside the EPS control unit. In addi on, the EPS indicator may blink with no DTC(s) or
come on steady with EPS DTC 32-09 (motor current correla on), 32-08 (EPS control unit internal circuit
[current sensor]), or 61-04 (motor harness malfunc on).
REPAIR
Follow the diagnos c steps outlined in service bulle n 19-021 to determine if the vehicle qualifies for
this repair. For vehicles that qualify, replace the EPS control unit as outlined in the service bulle n.
PARTS
Parts are available for ordering and should be ordered only a er confirming that the vehicle has the
symptoms described in service bulle n 19-021.
TOOLS
There are no special tools or equipment required for this repair.
SERVICE BULLETIN
Updated service bulle n 19-021, Warranty Extension: Steering Feels Heavy, EPS Indicator Blinks with No DTCs or
Comes on Steady with EPS DTC 32-09, 32-08, or 61-04,has beenposted to the Service Informa on System (SIS)
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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as of May 31, 2019. It includes parts, repair, and warranty informa on related to this warranty extension.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
Acura expects to complete TSX and TSX Sport Wagon client no fica on in early July 2019.
As always, be sure to do an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership to
determine eligibility for any open campaigns.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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