Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The crash imminent braking system in your vehicle is a safety feature that helps prevent accidents by applying the brakes if it detects an obstacle. However, in certain situations, it could misidentify a metal fence or guardrail as a danger and apply the brakes suddenly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be suddenly stopped, which could lead to a loss of control and a crash.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will update the crash imminent braking system's software to prevent this issue from happening, and it will be done at no cost to you.
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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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