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2005 ACURA MDX

13 recalls Risk Grade: A Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #13V092000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control module in your vehicle helps control the brakes when you're cornering or losing traction. It's a computer that uses sensors to apply the brakes for you. In some of your 2005 Honda Pilot, 2005-2006 Acura MDX, or 2005 Acura RL models, this computer might have a faulty capacitor that can cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the VSA system fails while you're driving, your vehicle could slam on the brakes suddenly, without warning, and without the brake lights turning on. This could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will install a new wiring harness with a capacitor to fix the problem, and they'll also tighten the ground connection on your 2005 Pilot. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 16, 2004, through September 22, 2005; and model year 2005 Acura RL vehicles manufactured March 1, 2004, through June 29, 2005. An electrical capacitor may have been damaged during the manufacturing of the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control module causing intermittent, automatic, minor brake application. However, if the driver applies the brakes while the VSA is malfunctioning, the vehicle may come to an abrupt stop. Additionally, due to a loose ground connection, certain model year 2005 Pilots have a VSA system that may apply partial brake force, without the illumination of the brake lights, whether or not the driver is using the brakes.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealer of their respective brand. The dealer will install a partial wiring harness containing a capacitor for the VSA modulator, free of charge. The affected model year 2005 Pilots will have their ground connection tightened. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Honda owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009, and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.honda.com; Acura owners may contact 1-800-382-2238, and select option 4, or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
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Critical #04V541000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The fuel tank in your vehicle is the part that stores gasoline. Unfortunately, some of these tanks were made incorrectly, which could lead to a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the fuel tank could get damaged and start leaking fuel. If a spark is present, this could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel tank with a new one, free of charge. You should contact them to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN A CRASH, THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED AND LEAK FUEL. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS REPLACED THE FUEL TANK. ALL OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON NOVEMBER 10, 2004.
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High Priority #19V499000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The airbag in your vehicle is designed to protect you in the event of a crash. However, the airbag inflator in your car could suddenly explode due to prolonged exposure to high humidity and temperature changes, sending sharp metal fragments flying towards you and potentially causing serious injury or even death.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, you could be struck by sharp metal fragments, which could lead to serious injury or even fatal consequences.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
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High Priority #19V501000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The airbag in your vehicle is designed to protect you in a crash. However, in certain Acura and Honda models, a component of the passenger airbag could fail and explode, causing serious injury or death.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you or other occupants, leading to serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation, and immediate action is recommended.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safe one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
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High Priority #19V182000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The driver air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. Unfortunately, some of the inflators in certain models from 2001-2014 may not work correctly and could explode, causing serious injury or death.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driver air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying into the driver and other passengers, causing serious injury or death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Honda or Acura dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safer one, free of charge. You should schedule an appointment as soon as possible to get this critical repair done.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
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High Priority #17V029000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The part in your vehicle that inflates the airbag in front of the passenger seat is called the inflator module. In certain models of your Acura or Honda, this part could fail and not work properly in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part fails, it could rupture and send sharp metal fragments flying into the passenger area, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty inflator module with a new one, and this repair will be done at no cost to you. Just wait for the recall notice, and schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.
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High Priority #16V344000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The passenger airbag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. It's triggered by sensors and uses a propellant to inflate the airbag. Unfortunately, some of these inflators can degrade over time, causing them to rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you, causing serious injuries or even death.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty passenger airbag inflator with a new, safe one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.
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High Priority #15V320000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's driver airbag is a crucial safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some affected Honda models, the airbag's inflator could be damaged over time, potentially causing it to burst open and send sharp metal fragments towards you or your passengers.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens in a crash, you could be seriously injured or even killed by flying metal shards. This is a life-threatening situation that needs immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
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High Priority #14V700000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The passenger air bag in your vehicle is designed to inflate in a crash to protect you. In some 2001-2006 model years of your Honda, the air bag's inflator could burst and send sharp metal pieces flying inside the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens in a crash, the sharp metal could hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new, safer one at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
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High Priority #14V353000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The air bag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that deploys in the event of a crash. In some 2003-2006 models, the inflator in the passenger side air bag could fail and rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, it could send metal fragments flying towards you and your passengers, potentially causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new, safe one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
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Moderate #12V573000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The ignition switch in your vehicle is a critical safety component that prevents you from starting the engine when you're not in park. However, the interlock lever on some Honda and Acura models from 2003-2006 could bend, allowing the engine to stay on even if you remove the key.
Risk if Unfixed
If the interlock lever fails, you could take your foot off the brake and the vehicle could roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty interlock lever and any necessary parts of the ignition switch, all at no cost to you. You'll get a notice with instructions on how to schedule the free repair.
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Original — What Happened
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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Under Review #19E068000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Manufacturer
Dorman Products, Inc.
What Happened
The accelerator pedal in your vehicle is the part that helps you control your speed. In some replacement pedals sold for certain models, the moving part can get stuck.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pedal gets stuck, your engine might not slow down quickly when you take your foot off the gas, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty pedal with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
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Under Review #08E013000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The hitch-style bike rack on your vehicle has a critical part that could cause serious injury. The bike arm bracket has a small pinch bolt that can squeeze your fingers when you fold it up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bike arm bracket pinches your fingers, you could suffer severe cuts or even lose a finger. This is a serious risk when you're folding up the bike rack.
Free Fix
Your vehicle's manufacturer will provide a free repair kit to fix the bike rack's pinch bolt. You should contact the manufacturer to get the kit and instructions, or you can contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE "HITCH" STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH BOLT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.
Original — Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391) TO OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
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2026
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