2013 Acura Ilx | 2014 Acura Ilx — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published June 13, 2014 · Recall initiated: June 13, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V323000, published June 13, 2014. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2013 Acura Ilx | 2014 Acura Ilx — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ILX vehicles manufactured May 2, 2013, to May 31, 2014, and ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 18, 2013 to February 19, 2014. Excessive heat temperatures around the headlight bulb and reflector unit may diminish the output of the headlight and cause smoke, melting, and fire. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. Honda's number for this recall is JE9.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ACURA
- Model
- ILX
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2013 ACURA ILX | 2014 ACURA ILX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Acura Ilx | 2014 Acura Ilx — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V323000 on June 13, 2014. Reported hazard: American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ILX vehicles manufactured May 2, 2013, to May 31, 2014, and ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 18, 2013 to February 19, 2014. Excessive heat temperatures around the headlight bulb and reflector unit may diminish the output of the headlight and cause smoke, melting, and fire. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What should I do if I have this product?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. Honda's number for this recall is JE9.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ACURA. Model: ILX.