Defect Description For Recall
Honda Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005 Pilot Vehicles Manufactured July 29, 2004, Through August 29, 2005; Model Year 2005-2006 Acura Mdx Vehicles Manufactured September 16, 2004, Through September 22, 2005; And Model Year 2005 Acura RL Vehicles Manufactured March 1, 2004, Through June 29, 2005. An Electrical Capacitor May Have Been Damaged During The Manufacturing Of The Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) Control Module Causing Intermittent, Automatic, Minor Brake Application. However, If The Driver Applies The Brakes While The Vsa Is MalfunCTIoning, The Vehicle May Come To An Abrupt Stop. Additionally, Due To A Loose Ground ConneCTIon, Certain Model Year 2005 Pilots Have A Vsa System That May Apply Partial Brake Force, Without The Illumination Of The Brake Lights, Whether Or Not The Driver Is Using The Brakes.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
MDX
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
13V092000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Effect Of Defect
Sudden Inadvertent Braking, Especially Without Illumination Of The Brake Lights, May Increase The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Notified And Instructed To Take Their Vehicles To A Dealer Of Their RespeCTIve Brand. The Dealer Will Install A Partial Wiring Harness Containing A Capacitor For The Vsa Modulator, Free Of Charge. The Affected Model Year 2005 Pilots Will Have Their Ground ConneCTIon Tightened. The Recall Began On April 22, 2013. Honda Owners May Contact Honda Automobile Customer Service At 1-800-999-1009, And Select Option 4 Or Go To Www.Recalls.Honda.Com; Acura Owners May Contact 1-800-382-2238, And Select Option 4, Or Go To Www.Recalls.Acura.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20040916
End Of Manufacture
20050916
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
183576
Date Owners Notified
20130422
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20130314
Make Campaign Number
S87, S88, S89