Acura MDX, RLX, RLX Hybrid: Crash imminent braking

Date

May 20, 2015

Filed by

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Vehicles

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

Component

Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking

Description of the defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

Potentially affected

19502

What can happen

If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.

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

July 6, 2015

Manufacturer campaign number

JQ4, JQ5, JQ6

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

15V301000

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.