Comment |
Make: | Acura |
| Model Year: | 2017 | |
| Model: | MDX SPORT HYBRID | |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 19V256000 | |
| Component: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | |
| Potential Number of Vehicles Affected: | 322,897 | |
| Owner Notified Date: | N/A | |
| Report Received Date: | 03/28/2019 | |
| Record Creation Date: | 04/01/2019 |
2017 Acura MDX SPORT HYBRID DEFECT SUMMARY
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.2017 Acura MDX SPORT HYBRID DEFECT CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY
Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.2017 Acura MDX SPORT HYBRID RECALL CORRECTIVE SUMMARY
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 29, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.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.
