NHTSA Recall 18V777000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V777000; Date: Nov. 1, 2018
a reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Acura MDX; 2018 Acura MDX; 2019 Acura MDX; 2017 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid; 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid; 2016 Honda Hr-v; 2018 Honda Hr-v; 2019 Honda Hr-v; 2018 Honda Odyssey; 2019 Honda Odyssey
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Affected Units:: 64,785
Recall Summary:
honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 acura mdx, 2017-2018 acura mdx sport hybrid, 2018-2019 honda hr-v and honda odyssey, and 2016 honda hr-v vehicles. the rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
How to Fix:
owners will be notified, and honda or acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 17, 2018. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are c31 and l30.
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.
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