NHTSA recall 19V-256: Exterior Lighting

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported March 28, 2019 · 2 affected model years

Exterior Lighting recall

19V-256
March 28, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Safety risk
Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number19V256000
ManufacturerHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report dateMarch 28, 2019
ComponentExterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2019 Acura MDX9 recalls total2019 Acura MDX Sport2 recalls total

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