Acura MDX, RLX, RLX Hybrid and others: Belts and associated pulleys

Date

April 12, 2019

Filed by

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Vehicles

Acura MDX (2018, 2019); Acura RLX (2019); Acura RLX Hybrid (2019); Acura TLX (2019); Honda Odyssey (2019); Honda Pilot (2018, 2019); Honda Ridgeline (2019)

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts And Associated Pulleys

Description of the defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

Potentially affected

93946

What can happen

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.

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

June 7, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

L4M, Z4L

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V298000

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.