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- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The collision mitigation braking system can mistake certain roadside objects, such as metal fences or metal guardrails, for obstacles in front of the vehicle. Under some driving conditions, it may then apply the brakes on its own, with no real hazard present.
If the system applies emergency braking force unexpectedly while you are driving, the sudden stop can increase the risk of a crash. Drivers should be aware that this recall addresses unintended braking, and that a sudden deceleration can catch a following vehicle off guard.
Honda will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the braking system software free of charge. Owners can call Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238 for more information, and you can check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura MDX | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Acura RLX | 20142015 |
| Acura RLX Hybrid | 2014 |