CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
- Risk
- Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A front driveshaft component may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing. If it fails, the vehicle can suddenly lose drive power, or it can roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either situation raises the risk of a crash or injury.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as needed at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. You can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura RDX | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Honda CR-V Hybrid | 2022 |