Acura ILX (2013) – 20V770000

Defect Description For Recall

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Is Recalling Certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, And 2007-2008 Honda Fit Vehicles With A Manual Transmission And 2009-2014 Honda Fit Vehicles Originally Sold, Or Ever Registered, In ConneCTIcut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, And Wisconsin. The Drive Shafts’ ProteCTIve Coating May Not Have Been Applied Properly During Manufacturing, Making It More Susceptible To Damage From Road Salt, Or Other Contaminants, And Potentially Cause It To Break.

Make Of Vehicle

ACURA

Model Of Vehicle

ILX

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

20V770000

Component Description

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

Effect Of Defect

A Broken Drive Shaft May Cause A Sudden Loss Of Drive Power. The Vehicle Could Also Roll Away If The Parking Brake Has Not Been Applied Before The Vehicle Has Been Exited. Either Condition Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash Or Injury.

Fix Defect

Honda Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Drive Shafts, Replacing Either The Left Or Right Drive Shaft, If Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin February 1, 2021. Owners May Contact Honda Customer Service At 1-888-234-2138. Honda’S Numbers For This Recall Are E9B And A9A.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

210000

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Date Report Received

20201210

Make Campaign Number

E9B, A9A

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard