Recalls for 2006 Acura Rsx

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Posted on: 2006-07-26
Description
On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.

Consequence
The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

Corrective Action
Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the reporting safety defects section of the owner's manual.  The recall began on august 2, 2006.  Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Posted on: 2013-06-13
Description
American honda motor co., inc.  (honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 acura rsx vehicles manufactured january 18, 2006, through august 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 honda s2000 vehicles manufactured january 19, 2006, through november 13, 2006.  The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.

Consequence
With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly.  If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during july 2013.  Owners may contact honda at 1-310-783-2000.  Honda's recall number is ja4.  Acura's recall number is ja5.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.