Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
ILX
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
14V323000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
The Diminished Light Output May Decrease The Driver’S Visibility, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. Additonally, The Excessive Heat Coming From Around The Bulb And Reflector Could Cause The Headlights To Overheat, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20120112
End Of Manufacture
20130301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14078
Date Owners Notified
20140714
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20140613
Make Campaign Number
JE9
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108