Honda Accord 2008–2015 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin ATS150301 · NHTSA communication 10100042 · issued Dec 10, 2015
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2008–2015
model years
12
vehicle entries
Official summary
"techline summary article - editor s note: this article replaces the one posted in september 2015 to extend that article s shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed. Do you have a vehicle that makes an engine rattle for 1 to 2 seconds when started after a cold overnight soak below 32° f? This rattle is most likely related to the vtc actuator."
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.