ACURA NSX 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V599000

Make Model Year
ACURA NSX 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-11-02 2018-09-07 2018-09-12

Production Dates: 2016-03-21 - 2017-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: B2B

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 793

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Honda "American Honda Motor Co." is recalling certain 2017 Acura NSX vehicles. Road vibrations may cause the metal screws that secure the printed circuit board for the high mounted center brake light to loosen and contact the circuitry, possibly resulting in the brake light fuse blowing and the brake lights not functioning. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Brake lights that do not work increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the center high mount brake light, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-844-682-2872. Honda's number for this recall is B2B.

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.