Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The air conditioning compressor in your MDX uses a small metal bolt to keep its moving parts connected. Unfortunately, some of these bolts weren't properly coated, which can cause them to corrode and break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolt breaks, it could flake off and become a hazard on the road, posing a risk to other drivers.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will replace the faulty bolt and install a new clutch plate, if needed, at no cost to you. Just schedule an appointment when you receive the recall notice, and they'll take care of it.
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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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