01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2014 Acura Rlx recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V858000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- December 18, 2023
- Potential units
- 2,490,460campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Why it matters: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Owner notification: March 29, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA 15V301000
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Report received
- May 20, 2015
- Potential units
- 19,502campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: July 6, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA 14V792000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- December 16, 2014
- Potential units
- 9,751campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to November 18, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, to July 25, 2014. An aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.".
Why it matters: Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the headlights, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JN2.
Owner notification: February 2, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA 14V639000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- October 10, 2014
- Potential units
- 43,481campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: October 29, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA 13V622000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- December 16, 2013
- Potential units
- 7,387campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 5, 2013. The bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the sub-frame of the vehicle may have loosened during transport to dealerships.
Why it matters: Loose rear lower control arm bolts may reduce steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension lower control arm bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early January 2014. Customers may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD0.
Owner notification: January 9, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
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