The TLX sedan was revealed at the 2014 New York Auto Show as a 2015 model and has so far been a sales success for Acura, clinching second place behind only τηε MDX crossover. Unfortunately for Honda’s premium brand, it has just been hit by a recall.
Acura has instructed its US dealers to stop selling the 9-speed version of the TLX because the parking lock may not engage properly when the gear selector is in Park, therefore allowing the car to roll away.
Company spokesman Ben Nakamura said that Honda is investigating if there have been any accidents caused by this defect. Moreover, customers will be notified about the recall starting January 6.
“Honda’s creating a lot of challenges for themselves and is over-stretched”, auto analyst Satoru Takada told Bloomberg. “Recalls related to Takata airbags and the Fit also make them extremely sensitive about any possible quality problems.”
Since its introduction in September 2013, the Fit compact has been recalled five times in Japan, its best-selling market, causing delays in new model launches and forcing Honda to cut back on its sales forecast.
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