Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E040000 Reported July 22, 2013

Trailer hitch harness kit

Q: What is recall 13E040000?

NHTSA recall 13E040000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on July 22, 2013. It addresses: Trailer hitch harness kit. The recall affects approximately 2,779 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · N/A · 2,779 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13E040000

Manufacturer Campaign

JB2

Manufacturer

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,779

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

July 22, 2013

Defect Summary

American honda motor co. Is recalling certain trailer hitch harness kits, part number 08l91-tz5-200. These kits are for use in 2014 model year acura mdx vehicles. The trailer hitch kit has a subharness that is incorrectly wired such that there may be no power supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller.

Safety Consequence

If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners and acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. the recall began on august 23, 2013. owners may contact acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. honda's number for this campaign is jb2.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 13E040000 or campaign JB2.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13E040000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13E040000?

NHTSA recall 13E040000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on July 22, 2013. It addresses: Trailer hitch harness kit. The recall affects approximately 2,779 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E040000 or the manufacturer campaign number JB2. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.