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2006 ACURA RSX

2 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #13V246000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The vacuum booster in your Acura or Honda is a critical part that helps make pressing the brake pedal easier. In some 2006-2007 models, this booster can lose its vacuum seal, reducing the power assist for your brakes.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might need to press the brake pedal harder to stop, which could lead to a longer stopping distance. This increases the risk of a crash, especially if you're driving at high speeds or need to stop quickly.
Free Fix
Your Honda or Acura dealer will check the brake booster and replace it if necessary, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, which is expected to start in July 2013.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.
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Under Review #06V270000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's owner's manual has some incorrect contact info for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) safety hotline. This is in the 'Reporting Safety Defects' section.
Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect info in your owner's manual doesn't meet current safety standards, but it's unlikely to cause a direct safety issue.
Free Fix
Honda will send you a postcard with the correct NHTSA hotline number. You should insert this into your owner's manual, and it's free. You should look for the postcard and update your manual as soon as you receive it.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Original — Remedy
HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
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Other ACURA RSX Years

2005
2 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
4 recalls
2002
4 recalls

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