CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Problem
- American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.
- Risk
- If a bolt was not coated, it may corrode and break as a result. If the bolt breaks, the compressor clutch plate may separate from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Acura client relations at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JQ7.
- 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
Some 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles built between April 23, 2013 and December 16, 2014 may have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that did not receive the proper anti-corrosion coating. Over time, an uncoated bolt can corrode and break, which may allow the compressor clutch plate to separate from the vehicle.
A detached clutch plate could become a road hazard for you and other drivers. Check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup or with an Acura dealer.
If your vehicle is affected, take it to an authorized Acura dealer. The dealer will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if needed, at no cost to you. You can also contact Acura client relations at 1-800-382-2238 with questions about this recall.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura MDX | 20142015 |
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