Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The trailer hitch harness in your Acura MDX is a special wiring kit that connects your car to a trailer. This kit, part number 08L91-TZ5-200, has a problem with its wiring that might leave your trailer brake controller without power.
Risk if Unfixed
If your trailer brake controller is not working, you'll need to stop your vehicle and trailer farther back than usual when driving. This increased stopping distance could lead to a crash if you're not prepared.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will fix the wiring in your trailer hitch harness to ensure your trailer brake controller gets the power it needs. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain Trailer Hitch Harness Kits, Part Number 08L91-TZ5-200. These kits are for use in 2014 model year Acura MDX vehicles. The trailer hitch kit has a subharness that is incorrectly wired such that there may be no power supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Acura Customer Service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this campaign is JB2.
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