ACURA RLX HYBRID 2014: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V301000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ACURA | RLX HYBRID | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-07-06 | 2015-05-20 | 2015-05-20 |
Production Dates: 2013-04-15 - 2014-03-17
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: JQ4, JQ5, JQ6
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19502
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Honda "American Honda Motor Co." is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System "CMBS" may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.
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.
