ACURA RLX 2014: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V622000

Make Model Year
ACURA RLX 2014
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-12-16 2013-12-19

Production Dates: 2012-08-07 - 2013-11-05

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: JD0

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7387

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

American Honda Motor Company "Honda" is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 5, 2013. The bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the sub-frame of the vehicle may have loosened during transport to dealerships.

Consequence

Loose rear lower control arm bolts may reduce steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension lower control arm bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early January 2014. Customers may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD0.

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.