2014 ACURA RLX HYBRID RECALL - #15V301000
RECALL FOR FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE : CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2014 ACURA RLX HYBRID |
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| Manufacturer |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Manufactured between |
4/15/2013 - 3/17/2014 |
| Recalled on |
5/20/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Owners Notified on |
7/6/2015 |
| # Affected |
19,502 |
| Recalled for |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING |
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| Description |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes. |
| Consequences |
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2014 ACURA RLX HYBRID Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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