CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
- Risk
- Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
- 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 tie rod fastener connecting the brake booster and brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled at the factory. Over time this can allow the master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
If the master cylinder separates, the vehicle can lose brake function, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and get the repair done promptly.
Authorized Honda dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly and repair it as necessary at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. You can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Acura MDX | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 20202021 |
| Honda Passport | 202120222023 |
| Honda Pilot | 20212022 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2020202120222023 |