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2006 ACURA MDX EQUIPMENT Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Under Review

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for EQUIPMENT issues.

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EQUIPMENT Safety Recalls

Under Review #08E013000 Plain English
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EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The bike rack on your vehicle has a small metal rod that can pinch your fingers if you're not careful. It's a small part that connects the bike arm to the upright of the rack.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not careful, this metal rod could severely cut or even amputate your fingertips or hand when you move the bike arm.
Free Fix
You should contact Thule or Honda to get a free repair kit that will fix this issue, and they'll give you instructions on how to do it. This repair is on the house, and you should get it done as soon as you can.
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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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Under Review #06V270000 Plain English
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
Your owner's manual has incorrect contact information for the government's vehicle safety hotline. This is the booklet that came with your vehicle, explaining how things work and what to do in case of emergencies.
Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect information could make it harder for you to get help if you have a safety issue with your vehicle.
Free Fix
Honda will mail you a postcard with the correct contact information, which you should insert into your owner's manual. This service is free, and you don't need to visit a dealer to get the update.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Original — Remedy
HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
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