Safety Recall: 2016-2019 Acura ILX Driveshaft Inspection

June 6, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V424000

Half Shaft May Disengage and Allow Rollaway

A separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move even while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V424

Manufacturer HondaeBay logo (American HondaeBay logo Motor Co.)

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 49,898

 

Summary

AcuraeBay logo (American HondaeBay logo Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 AcuraeBay logo ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.

 

Remedy

AcuraeBay logo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact AcuraeBay logo customer service at 1-888-234-2138. AcuraeBay logo’s number for this recall is G54.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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August 30, 2019
B19-035

Version 2

Safety Recall: 2016-19 ILX Driveshaft Inspection

Supersedes 19-035, dated June 7, 2019. See REVISION SUMMARY.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

YearModelTrimVIN Range
2016-19ILXALLCheck the iN VIN status for eligibility.

 

REVISION SUMMARY

Under INSPECTION PROCEDURE, several images were updated.

 

BACKGROUND

The right driveshaft may not have been properly assembled and installed, and may separate from the intermediate shaft. If this happens, it will cause a loss of power transfer to the wheels, leading to the vehicle coming to a stop. On a parked vehicle without the parking brake applied, this will allow the vehicle to move.

 

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.

Failure to repair a vehicle subject to a recall or campaign may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits from the client or anyone else harmed as a result of such failure. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this safety recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Inspect the right driveshaft installation on the intermediate shaft. If the installation is incomplete, or the driveshaft is not fully set to the intermediate shaft, replace both shafts.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
Right Driveshaft Assembly44305-TV9-A011
Halfshaft Assembly (Intermediate Shaft)44500-TZ4-A011
Spindle Nut90305-SD4-003 

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Flange Bolt90182-SZ3-0001
Self-Locking Nut90215-SB0-003eBay logo2
Drain Washer (18 mm)90471-PX4-000 
Honda Genuine OEM Automatic Transmission Drain Plug Washers (18mm), Bag of 5-90471-PX4-000

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Drain Washer (20 mm)94109-20000 
Honda Genuine OEM Rear Differential Drain/Fill Plug Washers (20mm), Bag of 10-94109-20000
  • Factory replacement large size crush washers, 10 pack
  • Fits all 4WD CR-V, Element, and Crosstour drain and fill plugs
  • Fits Ridgeline and Pilot rear differential fill plugs, and transfer case drain and fill plugs
  • Fits all HondaeBay logo manual transmission fill plugs

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REQUIRED MATERIALS

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
AcuraeBay logo ATF Type 208200-9015A5
Moly Paste M77 (One tube repairs about 24 vehicles)08798-9010 

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TOOL INFORMATION

Tool NameTool NumberQuantity
Halfshaft Inspection Tool07AAJ-TV9A1001 per dealer

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation
Number
DescriptionFlat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed
Part
Number
2195B2Inspect the right driveshaft.0.4 hr6HS00G5400B19035A44305-TV9-A01
Operation
Number
DescriptionFlat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed
Part
Number
2195B2Inspect the right driveshaft.0.4 hr6HS00G5400B19035B44305-TV9-A01
AAdd to do the following:

1.0 hr

 

Skill Level: Repair Technician

 

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

  1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Remove the engine undercover.
engine undercover

  1. Set a calibrated torque wrench (commercially available) to tighten to 136 Nยทm (100 lb-ft).
  2. Attach the halfshaft inspection tool to the torque wrench as shown.
halfshaft inspection tool

  1. Keep the tool lined up with the torque wrench. Insert the tool through the gap between the lower torque rod bracket and the subframe. Turn the tool until the open face is toward the right of the vehicle.
halfshaft inspection tool

  1. Place the open face against the inboard joint of the driveshaft. Make sure the curved edge of the tool is flush with the inboard joint as shown.

Revised Image

halfshaft inspection tool

  1. Line up the edge of the hexagonal section of the tool between the lower torque rod bracket and lower torque rod as shown.

Revised Image

halfshaft inspection tool

  1. Slowly apply pressure on the torque wrench until it clicks.

NOTE

Do not apply an impact load to the torque wrench.

  1. Manually push the right driveshaft inboard joint towards the intermediate shaft to relieve any pressure on the set ring.
  2. Install the engine undercover and lower the vehicle.
  3. Make sure the vehicle functions correctly in each gear.

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

  1. Remove the right front wheel.
right front wheel

  1. Remove the filler plug with the sealing washer.
filler plug

  1. Remove the drain plug with the sealing washer, and drain the ATF until it slows to a slight drip.

NOTE

Remove any metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug.

  1. Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer and torque it to 49 Nยทm (36 lb-ft)
drain plug

  1. Pry up the stake on the spindle nut.
stake

  1. Remove the spindle nut.
  2. Remove the lower ball joint flange bolt and self-locking nuts.
lower ball joint

  1. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the lower arm.
  2. Using a dead-blow soft-face hammer, disconnect the outboard joint from the wheel hub.
outboard joint

  1. Remove the right driveshaft.
  2. Remove the intermediate shaft.
intermediate shaft

NOTE

Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of the differential to prevent damaging the oil seal. 12.

  1. Install the new intermediate shaft and torque the bolts to 39 Nยทm (29 lb-ft)
  2. Install the new right driveshaft on the intermediate shaft.
  3. Apply about 3 g (0.11 oz) of Moly 77 paste to the contact areas of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.

 

Moly 77

  1. Install the outboard joint into the hub assembly.
outboard joint

  1. Install the lower arm ball joint, and finger tighten the two new self-locking nuts and new flange bolt.
lower arm ball joint

  1. Make sure the new driveshaft is fully set as shown in the INSPECTION PROCEDURE.
    • If the new driveshaft pops out, check your work again. Call Tech Line if needed.
    • If the new driveshaft is fully set, go to the next step.
  2. Install the new spinde nut with a small amount of engine oil on the seating surface. Torque the nut to 245 Nยทm (181 lb-ft).
spinde nut

  1. Use a drift punch to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the notch in the driveshaft.
  2. Torque the lower arm ball joint self-locking nuts and flange bolt to 59 Nยทm (44 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
lower arm ball joint

  1. Fill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler plug until the ATF overflows. Always use AcuraeBay logo ATF Type 2. Using the wrong type ATF can affect shift quality.

NOTES

There are two types of transmission: Type A and Type B (indicated by a tab). Be careful of the transmission fluid capacity in reference to the following list.

  • Type A: 4.1 L (4.3 US qt)
  • Type B: 3.9 L (4.1 US qt)
filler plug

  1. Temporarily install the filler plug with the original sealing washer.
  2. Lower the vehicle.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. While firmly pressing on the brake pedal, shift the transmission to P>R>N>D>S>D>N>R>P, and wait at least 3 seconds in each gear.
  5. Turn the ignition to OFF.
  6. Raise the vehicle.
  7. Remove the filler plug and the original sealing washer.29. Make sure the ATF is dripping from the filler plug hole.
    • If the ATF is pouring, wait until it slows to a slight drip from the filler plug hole.
    • If no ATF is coming out of the filler plug hole, add more ATF until it overflows, then wait until it slows to a slight drip.
  8. Install the filler plug with a new sealing washer, and torque the plug to 44 Nยทm (32 lb-ft).
  9. Install the engine undercover.
  10. Install the right front wheel, and torque the wheel nuts to 108 Nยทm (80 lb-ft).
  11. Make sure the vehicle functions correctly in each gear.
  12. Do an alignment inspection and adjustment.
  13. Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
  14. Connect the i-HDS to the DLC, and turn the ignition to ON.
  15. Do the VSA Neutral Position Memorization. Using the i-HDS, select VSA ADJUSTMENT, then select ALL SENSORS, and follow the screen prompts.
DLC

  1. Do the Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position Clear. Select EPS ADJUSTMENT, then select EPS STEERING ANGLE SENSOR VALUE CLEAR and follow the screen prompts.
  2. Test-drive the vehicle to check the repairs.

END


4 Affected Products

Vehicle

ACURAeBay logoILX2016-2019

 


13 Associated Documents

Media Information for Immediate Release Statement by AcuraeBay logo Regarding Right Driveshaft Recall: 2016-2019 AcuraeBay logo ILX

RMISC-19V424-1997.pdf 102.632KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V424-6345.pdf 1345.596KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V424-4776.PDF 216.006KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V424-0907.pdf 1357.399KB

 


DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT

RMISC-19V424-6695.pdf 241.714KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – June 7, 2019 Subject Safety Recall: 2016-19 ILX Driveshaft Inspection

RCMN-19V424-7608.pdf 202.555KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V424-7945.pdf 385.84KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V424-9187.PDF 211.26KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Subject 2016-19 ILX Driveshaft Inspection – Parts Return Instructions

RCMN-19V424-4685.pdf 39.341KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V424-9682.PDF 211.153KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V424-2058.pdf 1494.497KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V424-5764.pdf 351.074KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 10 01 2019 Subject The October Episode of Tech2Techยฎ Is Here!

RCMN-19V424-9822.pdf 36.869KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V424&docType=RCL

 


 

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