Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #14V323000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V323000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting model year 2013 acura ilx vehicles manufactured january 16, 2012 to march 1, 2013, ilx hybrid vehicles manufactured january 12, 2012 to february 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ilx vehicles manufactured may 2, 2013, to may 31, 2014, and ilx hybrid vehicles manufactured october 18, 2013 to february 19, 2014 Includes 14,078 affected units, Headlight Temperatures Causing Fires/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013 acura ilx vehicles manufactured january 16, 2012 to march 1, 2013, ilx hybrid vehicles manufactured january 12, 2012 to february 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ilx vehicles manufactured may 2, 2013, to may 31, 2014, and ilx hybrid vehicles manufactured october 18, 2013 to february 19, 2014
Defect Summary
American honda motor co., inc (honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 acura ilx vehicles manufactured january 16, 2012 to march 1, 2013, ilx hybrid vehicles manufactured january 12, 2012 to february 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ilx vehicles manufactured may 2, 2013, to may 31, 2014, and ilx hybrid vehicles manufactured october 18, 2013 to february 19, 2014. excessive heat temperatures around the headlight bulb and reflector unit may diminish the output of the headlight and cause smoke, melting, and fire. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. honda's number for this recall is je9.