ACURA MDX 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V060000

Make Model Year
ACURA MDX 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-25 2019-01-29 2019-01-31

Production Dates: 2017-04-26 - 2018-08-02

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N3X, P3W

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 437032

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Honda "American Honda Motor Co." is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Consequence

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit "FI-ECU" software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

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.