Acura RLX, RLX Hybrid: Headlights

Date

Dec. 16, 2014

Filed by

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Vehicles

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

Component

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

9751

What can happen

Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification date

Feb. 2, 2015

Manufacturer campaign number

JN2

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

14V792000

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.