NHTSA Recall # | 137562 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V256000 |
MFG Compaign # | M49 |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | ACURA |
Brand | ACURA |
Model | MDX |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Date of notification | 07/05/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/11/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/10/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/03/19 |
Report created | 01/04/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 322897 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |