Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #18V777000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V777000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting 2017-2019 acura mdx, 2017-2018 acura mdx sport hybrid, 2018-2019 honda hr-v and honda odyssey, and 2016 honda hr-v vehicles Includes 64,785 affected units, Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons/FMVSS 135, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017-2019 acura mdx, 2017-2018 acura mdx sport hybrid, 2018-2019 honda hr-v and honda odyssey, and 2016 honda hr-v vehicles
Defect Summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 acura mdx, 2017-2018 acura mdx sport hybrid, 2018-2019 honda hr-v and honda odyssey, and 2016 honda hr-v vehicles. the rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Corrective Action
Owners will be notified, and honda or acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. the recall began december 11, 2018. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are c31 and l30.