Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #15V301000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V301000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting model year 2014-2015 acura mdx 2wd and awd, rlx and 2014 acura rlx hybrid vehicles Includes 19,502 affected units, Activation of Collision Mitigation Braking System, component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 acura mdx 2wd and awd, rlx and 2014 acura rlx hybrid vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V301000
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Report Received Date: 2015-05-20T00:00:00
Subject: Activation of collision mitigation braking system
Component: Forward Collision Avoidance
Potentially Affected Units: 19,502

Details

MFR Campaign Number: JQ4, JQ5, JQ6
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the cmbs unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95.75

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NHTSA ID: 15V301000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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