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Recalls for
2014 Acura Mdx
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8 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2013-07-23
Description
American honda motor co. Is recalling certain trailer hitch harness kits, part number 08l91-tz5-200. These kits are for use in 2014 model year acura mdx vehicles. The trailer hitch kit has a subharness that is incorrectly wired such that there may be no power supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller.
Consequence
If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners and acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall began on august 23, 2013. Owners may contact acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this campaign is jb2.
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. DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2013-07-23
Description
American honda motor co. Is recalling certain trailer hitch harness kits, part number 08l91-tz5-200. These kits are for use in 2014 model year acura mdx vehicles. The trailer hitch kit has a subharness that is incorrectly wired such that there may be no power supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller.
Consequence
If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners and acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall began on august 23, 2013. Owners may contact acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this campaign is jb2.
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. DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2013-11-21
Description
American honda motor co., inc. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 acura mdx awd vehicles manufactured may 6, 2013, through october 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
Consequence
If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on july 3, 2014. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is jc8.
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. DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2014-10-10
Description
American honda motor company (honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 acura mdx vehicles manufactured april 23, 2013, to august 25, 2014, and 2014 acura rlx vehicles manufactured november 5, 2012, to november 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.
Consequence
A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in november 2014. Owners may contact acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is jk7 for the mkx, and jk8 for the rlx.
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. DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 2015-07-01
Description
American honda motor co. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 acura mdx and mdx awd vehicles manufactured april 23, 2013, to december 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.
Consequence
If a bolt was not coated, it may corrode and break as a result. If the bolt breaks, the compressor clutch plate may separate from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2015. Owners may contact acura client relations at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is jq7.
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. DEFECT #6 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Posted on: 2015-05-20
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 acura mdx 2wd and awd, rlx and 2014 acura rlx hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Consequence
If the cmbs unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the cmbs software, free of charge. The recall began on july 6, 2015. Owners may contact acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is jq4, jq5 and jq6.
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. DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Posted on: 2019-04-01
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 acura mdx and 2017-2019 acura mdx sport hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Consequence
Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began may 7, 2019. Owners may contact acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is m49.
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. DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2019-04-01
Description
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 acura mdx and 2017-2019 acura mdx sport hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Consequence
Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began may 7, 2019. Owners may contact acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is m49.
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.