Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your Acura's Crash Imminent Braking system is a safety feature that helps prevent accidents by applying the brakes when it senses a potential collision. However, in some cases, it may mistakenly identify harmless objects like metal fences or guardrails as threats.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system mistakenly applies the brakes while you're driving, you could lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will update the system's software to prevent false braking incidents, and this repair is completely free.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.
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