Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid: Exterior lighting

Date

March 28, 2019

Filed by

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Vehicles

Acura MDX (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019); Acura MDX Sport Hybrid (2017, 2018, 2019)

Component

Exterior Lighting; Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

322897

What can happen

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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 began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

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

May 7, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

M49

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V256000

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.