Acura MDX, RLX: Seat belts

Date

Oct. 10, 2014

Filed by

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Vehicles

Acura MDX (2014, 2015); Acura RLX (2014)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.

Potentially affected

43481

What can happen

A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.

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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 29, 2014

Manufacturer campaign number

MDX=JK7, RLX=JK8

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

14V639000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.