2014-2015 Acura MDX, Acura RLX and others recall: crash imminent braking

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on May 20, 2015. It covers about 19,502 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 19,502
reported: May 20, 2015
owners notified: Jul 6, 2015
related complaints: 29

Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking

What is wrong: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Risk: If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1‑800‑382‑2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.

Recall number 15V301000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about driver assistance problems.

2014 Acura RLX

Questions about recall 15V301000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Acura MDX, Acura RLX and others crash imminent braking?

Yes. Recall 15V301000, reported on May 20, 2015, covers about 19,502 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V301000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1‑800‑382‑2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.

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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