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2014-2015 Acura RLX and Acura RLX Hybrid recall: headlights

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on December 16, 2014. It covers about 9,751 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,751
reported
Dec 16, 2014
owners notified
Feb 2, 2015
related complaints
3

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to November 18, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, to July 25, 2014. An aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk
Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the headlights, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑310‑783‑2000. Honda's number for this recall is JN2.

Recall number 14V792000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about lights problems.

2014 Acura RLX2015 Acura RLX2014 Acura RLX Hybrid

Questions about recall 14V792000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Acura RLX and Acura RLX Hybrid headlights?

Yes. Recall 14V792000, reported on December 16, 2014, covers about 9,751 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V792000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the headlights, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑310‑783‑2000. Honda's number for this recall is JN2.

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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