NHTSA Recall 14V792000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V792000; Date: Dec. 16, 2014
Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Acura RLX; 2015 Acura RLX; 2014 Acura Rlx Hybrid
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 9,751
Recall Summary:
American Honda motor CO. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura rlx vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura rlx vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to November 18, 2014, and 2014 Acura rlx hybrid vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, to July 25, 2014. An aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the headlights, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is jn2.
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: Feb 2, 2015
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