NHTSA Recall 13V571000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V571000; Date: Nov. 14, 2013
If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Acura MDX
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 19,197
Recall Summary:
American Honda motor CO. , inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura mdx awd vehicles manufactured may 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
How to Fix:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www. Recalls. Honda. Com. Honda's recall number is jc8.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 3, 2014
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