Acura recall: Forward collision avoidance
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Acura Mdx 2014–2015
- Acura Rlx 2014–2015
- Acura Rlx Hybrid 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V301000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jul 6, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 19,502
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 2, 2012 to Oct 22, 2014
- Part
- Forward collision avoidance › Crash imminent braking
- Maker's own recall number
- JQ4, JQ5, JQ6
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Acura / Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 18, 2023
- Acura / Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline May 28, 2020
- Acura / Honda recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 12, 2019
- Acura recall: Exterior lighting Dec 16, 2014
- Acura recall: Seat belts Oct 10, 2014
- Acura recall: Suspension Dec 16, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.