2018–2019 Acura MDX & 2018–2019 Honda Pilot + 5 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
💥 The risk
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
🔧 The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V298000
- Manufacturer recall #
- L4M, Z4L
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Vehicles affected
- 93,946
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- Owner phone
- 1-888-234-2138
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 7, 2019
- Built
- Jul 10, 2018 – Sep 25, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.