2014 Acura MDX recall: automatic transmission
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on November 14, 2013. It covers about 19,197 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 19,197
- reported
- Nov 14, 2013
- owners notified
- Jul 3, 2014
- related complaints
- 27
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
- Risk
- If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC8.
Recall number 13V571000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 13V571000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Acura MDX automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 13V571000, reported on November 14, 2013, covers about 19,197 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V571000?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC8.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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