2005 Acura Mdx | 2005 Acura Rl | 2006 Acura Mdx | 2005 Honda Pilot — Traction control system
Published March 14, 2013 · Recall initiated: March 14, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V092000, published March 14, 2013. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2005 Acura Mdx | 2005 Acura Rl | 2006 Acura Mdx | 2005 Honda Pilot — Traction control system.
What's the hazard
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 16, 2004, through September 22, 2005; and model year 2005 Acura RL vehicles manufactured March 1, 2004, through June 29, 2005. An electrical capacitor may have been damaged during the manufacturing of the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control module causing intermittent, automatic, minor brake application. However, if the driver applies the brakes while the VSA is malfunctioning, the vehicle may come to an abrupt stop. Additionally, due to a loose ground connection, certain model year 2005 Pilots have a VSA system that may apply partial brake force, without the illumination of the brake lights, whether or not the driver is using the brakes.
What to do
Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealer of their respective brand. The dealer will install a partial wiring harness containing a capacitor for the VSA modulator, free of charge. The affected model year 2005 Pilots will have their ground connection tightened. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Honda owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009, and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.honda.com; Acura owners may contact 1-800-382-2238, and select option 4, or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ACURA
- Model
- MDX
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2005 ACURA MDX | 2005 ACURA RL | 2006 ACURA MDX | 2005 HONDA PILOT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 Acura Mdx | 2005 Acura Rl | 2006 Acura Mdx | 2005 Honda Pilot — Traction control system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V092000 on March 14, 2013. Reported hazard: Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 16, 2004, through September 22, 2005; and model year 2005 Acura RL vehicles manufactured March 1, 2004, through June 29, 2005. An electrical capacitor may have been damaged during the manufacturing of the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control module causing intermittent, automatic, minor brake application. However, if the driver applies the brakes while the VSA is malfunctioning, the vehicle may come to an abrupt stop. Additionally, due to a loose ground connection, certain model year 2005 Pilots have a VSA system that may apply partial brake force, without the illumination of the brake lights, whether or not the driver is using the brakes.
What should I do if I have this product?
Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealer of their respective brand. The dealer will install a partial wiring harness containing a capacitor for the VSA modulator, free of charge. The affected model year 2005 Pilots will have their ground connection tightened. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Honda owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009, and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.honda.com; Acura owners may contact 1-800-382-2238, and select option 4, or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ACURA. Model: MDX.