Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The air conditioning compressor clutch in your MDX is a critical part that helps your AC work. In some 2014-2015 models, the bolts holding it together might not have been properly coated to prevent rust.
Risk if Unfixed
If a bolt corrodes and breaks, the clutch plate could come loose and become a hazard on the road, potentially causing a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will replace the faulty bolt and clutch plate, if needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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