ACURA MDX 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V256000

Make Model Year
ACURA MDX 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-05-07 2019-03-28 2019-04-01

Production Dates: 2017-06-21 - 2018-08-02

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: M49

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 322897

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.