2014-2015 Acura MDX recall: air conditioner

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on July 1, 2015. It covers about 106,439 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 106,439
reported: Jul 1, 2015
owners notified: Aug 7, 2015

Equipment: appliance: air conditioner

What is wrong: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.
Risk: If a bolt was not coated, it may corrode and break as a result. If the bolt breaks, the compressor clutch plate may separate from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Acura client relations at 1‑800‑382‑2238. Honda's number for this recall is JQ7.

Recall number 15V417000

Affected vehicles

Acura MDX 2014-2015 2014 2015

Questions about recall 15V417000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Acura MDX air conditioner?

Yes. Recall 15V417000, reported on July 1, 2015, covers about 106,439 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V417000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Acura client relations at 1‑800‑382‑2238. Honda's number for this recall is JQ7.

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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