HONDA RIDGELINE 2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V298000

Make Model Year
HONDA RIDGELINE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-06-07 2019-04-12 2019-04-12

Production Dates: 2018-06-27 - 2018-11-21

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

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.