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2014 ACURA RLX Recall - Campaign #15V301000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2014 ACURA RLX RECALL - #15V301000

RECALL FOR FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE : CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2014 ACURA RLX
Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufactured between 8/2/2012 - 10/22/2014
Recalled on 5/20/2015
Influenced by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Owners Notified on 7/6/2015
# Affected 19,502
Recalled for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
 
Description Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Consequences If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective action Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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