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2019 ACURA MDX ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #23V751000 Plain English
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The connecting rod bearing in your engine is a critical part that helps the engine run smoothly. In some affected 2015-2020 Acura models, a manufacturing error caused this bearing to wear down too quickly, leading to engine damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine is damaged, it could suddenly start running poorly or stall while you're driving, which increases the risk of a fire, crash, or serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will inspect the engine and either fix or replace it, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and you can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
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Critical #19V298000 Plain English
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The timing belt in your Acura or Honda vehicle is like a strong, flexible rubber strap that keeps your engine's valves and pistons in sync. In some 2018-2019 models, the teeth on this belt could break off, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the timing belt fails, your engine could stall while you're driving, which could increase the risk of a crash. This is a serious situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Honda will inspect your vehicle and replace the timing belt for free, as well as any damaged engine components. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
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