2014 Acura Rlx | 2014 Acura Rlx Hybrid | 2014 Acura Mdx | 2015 Acura Mdx | 2015 Acura Rlx — Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
Published May 20, 2015 · Recall initiated: May 20, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V301000, published May 20, 2015. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2014 Acura Rlx | 2014 Acura Rlx Hybrid | 2014 Acura Mdx | 2015 Acura Mdx | 2015 Acura Rlx — Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking.
What's the hazard
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
What to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ACURA
- Model
- RLX
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2014 ACURA RLX | 2014 ACURA RLX HYBRID | 2014 ACURA MDX | 2015 ACURA MDX | 2015 ACURA RLX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Acura Rlx | 2014 Acura Rlx Hybrid | 2014 Acura Mdx | 2015 Acura Mdx | 2015 Acura Rlx — Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V301000 on May 20, 2015. Reported hazard: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
What should I do if I have this product?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ACURA. Model: RLX.