Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V792000 Reported December 16, 2014

Delamination of headlight aluminum film/fmvss 108

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Exterior Lighting · 9,751 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V792000
Manufacturer Campaign
JN2
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
9,751
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 16, 2014
Completion Rate
97.46

Defect Summary

American honda motor co. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 acura rlx vehicles manufactured november 22, 2012, to january 30, 2014, 2015 acura rlx vehicles manufactured june 4, 2014, to november 18, 2014, and 2014 acura rlx hybrid vehicles manufactured november 5, 2013, to july 25, 2014. an aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the headlights, free of charge. the recall began february 2, 2015. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. honda's number for this recall is jn2.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 14V792000 or campaign JN2.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V792000

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

What is recall 14V792000?

NHTSA recall 14V792000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on December 16, 2014. It addresses: Delamination of headlight aluminum film/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 9,751 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V792000 or the manufacturer campaign number JN2. 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.