TSB: ACURA MDX, RLX, RLX HYBRID, TLX (2014–2015)

Bulletin B15-017 — May 13, 2015

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDB15-017
ManufacturerACURA
ModelsMDX, RLX, RLX HYBRID, TLX
Model Years2014–2015
Date IssuedMay 13, 2015
Date Added to NHTSAJune 30, 2017
ComponentEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Vehicles Affected12 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE ACURALINK SYSTEM STATUS INDICATOR CHANGES FROM GREEN TO RED AND DTC B1403 (TELEMATICS GPS RECEIVER ERROR) WILL NOT CLEAR. THE TCU (TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT) HAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE THAT CAUSES A LOSS OF GPS LOCATIO

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
ACURA MDX 2015 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ACURA MDX 2015 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
ACURA RLX 2015 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ACURA RLX 2015 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
ACURA TLX 2015 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ACURA TLX 2015 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
ACURA MDX 2014 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ACURA MDX 2014 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
ACURA RLX 2014 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ACURA RLX 2014 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
ACURA RLX HYBRID 2014 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ACURA RLX HYBRID 2014 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized ACURA dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (B15-017) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.