Recall 14V-639
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2014 to 2015 Acura MDX and 1 other model: Seat belts.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-639
- Reported
- October 10, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 43,481 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.
The risk
A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-[removed]. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.
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]