CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
- Risk
- Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
- 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
Certain Acura MDX and MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles may allow moisture to enter the tailgate lid lights. This can cause the tailgate lid lights and the taillights to stop working.
When the taillights are lost, the vehicle is less visible to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
Acura will notify owners. Authorized dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness, or replace both tailgate lid lights. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138 (recall M49), and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura MDX | 201420152016201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Acura MDX Sport Hybrid | 201720182019 |