NHTSA Complaint #11579460 — 2015 ACURA TLX

The contact owns a 2015 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine sounded abnormally loud. The contact stated that the engine was running hard at a slow speed. In addition, the contact noticed that when the vehicle was stopped, the engine idled rough and loudly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. Parts distribution disconnect.