ACURA RLX 2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V298000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ACURA | RLX | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-06-07 | 2019-04-12 | 2019-04-12 |
Production Dates: 2018-06-13 - 2018-06-13
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: L4M, Z4L
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 93946
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Honda "American Honda Motor Co." is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
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.
