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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V792000

2014 Acura Rlx | 2014 Acura Rlx Hybrid | 2015 Acura Rlx — Exterior lighting: headlights

Published December 16, 2014 · Recall initiated: December 16, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V792000, published December 16, 2014. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2014 Acura Rlx | 2014 Acura Rlx Hybrid | 2015 Acura Rlx — Exterior lighting: headlights.

What's the hazard

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to November 18, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, to July 25, 2014. An aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the headlights, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JN2.

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Recall details

Brand
ACURA
Model
RLX
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Lot
2014 ACURA RLX | 2014 ACURA RLX HYBRID | 2015 ACURA RLX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Acura Rlx | 2014 Acura Rlx Hybrid | 2015 Acura Rlx — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V792000 on December 16, 2014. Reported hazard: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to November 18, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, to July 25, 2014. An aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 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 both of the headlights, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JN2.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ACURA. Model: RLX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)