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2021-2022 Acura RDX and Honda CR-V Hybrid recall: driveshaft

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on December 2, 2021. It covers about 279 vehicles.

vehicles affected
279
reported
Dec 2, 2021
owners notified
Jan 24, 2022
related complaints
24

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Risk
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.

Recall number 21V939000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about transmission problems.

2021 Acura RDX2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid

Questions about recall 21V939000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2022 Acura RDX and Honda CR-V Hybrid driveshaft?

Yes. Recall 21V939000, reported on December 2, 2021, covers about 279 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V939000?

Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.

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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