Recall 18V-777
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2017 to 2019 Acura MDX and 3 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, disc, caliper).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-777
- Reported
- November 1, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 64,785 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
The risk
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-[removed]. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
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
- Acura MDX 2017 to 2019
- Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2017 to 2018
- Honda HR-V 2016 to 2019
- Honda Odyssey 2018 to 2019