Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The driveshaft in your Acura or CR-V Hybrid is like a long rod that connects your transmission to your wheels. It helps your vehicle move forward. In some 2021 RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid models, the driveshaft might be made with a material that can weaken over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driveshaft fails, you could lose power while driving, making it hard to control your vehicle. If you park and don't engage the parking brake, your vehicle could roll away, which could lead to a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealership will replace the driveshaft with a stronger one, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and you'll be back on the road safely.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.
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