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Recall 13V-571

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2014 Acura MDX: Power train (automatic transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
13V-571
Reported
November 14, 2013
Vehicles affected
19,197 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.

The risk

If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-[removed] or visit their website at [link removed] Honda's recall number is JC8.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles