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Honda Pilot 2016–2017technical service bulletin

Bulletin Customer Letter · NHTSA communication 10119598 · issued Oct 13, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2016–2017
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Customer letter - Your 2016 or 2017 Pilot previously had the transmission replaced because of a leaking 9-speed automatic transmission fluid (ATF) warmer. As the issue was under investigation when the transmission was replaced, your vehicle needs further action before it is completely repaired.

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.