1997 Acura RL Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Acura RL. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 99V227000Aug 19, 199996,518 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Acura RL 1996–1999, TL 1996–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential.

  Possible consequence: The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. Also, shifting the transmission into the park position would not lock the wheels, and a parked vehicle could move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not set.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned bolt.

  Full campaign details →

• 99V069000May 10, 1999124,875 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Acura RL 1996–1998, TL 1996–1998, Honda Prelude 1996–1998 +4 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.

  Possible consequence: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.

  Full campaign details →

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