NHTSA recall 19V-298: Engine and Engine Cooling

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported April 12, 2019 · 2 affected model years

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

19V-298
April 12, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Safety risk
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number19V298000
ManufacturerHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report dateApril 12, 2019
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts and Associated Pulleys
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 TLX6 recalls total

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