NHTSA investigationPE02081
Investigation PE02081: 2000–2003 Acura TL
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Oct 28, 2002
- Closed
- Mar 5, 2003
- Model years
- 2000–2003
Subject
Automatic transmission sudden downshift
Component: Power train › Automatic transmission
Summary
See attached report.
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 2003 Acura TL391 complaints
- 2002 Acura TL333 complaints
- 2001 Acura TL149 complaints
- 2000 Acura TL249 complaints
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