ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V777000

Make Model Year
ACURA MDX SPORT HYBRID 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-11 2018-11-01 2018-11-07

Production Dates: 2017-09-15 - 2017-09-15

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: C31, L30

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 64785

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 135

Summary

Honda "American Honda Motor Co." is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

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.