NHTSA Recall 13V092000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V092000; Date: Mar. 14, 2013
Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Acura MDX; 2006 Acura MDX; 2005 Acura RL; 2005 Honda Pilot
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 183,576
Recall Summary:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura mdx vehicles manufactured September 16, 2004, through September 22, 2005; and model year 2005 Acura rl vehicles manufactured March 1, 2004, through June 29, 2005. An electrical capacitor may have been damaged during the manufacturing of the vehicle stability assist (vsa) control module causing intermittent, automatic, minor brake application. However, if the driver applies the brakes while the vsa is malfunctioning, the vehicle may come to an abrupt stop. Additionally, due to a loose ground connection, certain model year 2005 pilots have a vsa system that may apply partial brake force, without the illumination of the brake lights, whether or not the driver is using the brakes.
How to Fix:
Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealer of their respective brand. The dealer will install a partial wiring harness containing a capacitor for the vsa modulator, free of charge. The affected model year 2005 pilots will have their ground connection tightened. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Honda owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009, and select option 4 or go to www. Recalls. Honda. Com; Acura owners may contact 1-800-382-2238, and select option 4, or go to www. Recalls. Acura. Com.
Recall Notes:
Honda's recall campaign numbers are s87, s88, and s89. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 22, 2013
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