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VehicleApr 12, 201993,946 affected

Acura / Honda recall: Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V298000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 12, 2019
Owners notified
Jun 7, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
93,946
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 10, 2018 to Sep 25, 2018
Part
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Maker's own recall number
L4M, Z4L

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.

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