C31 – Safety Recall: Soft or Low Brake Pedal – 2016 Honda HR-V, 2018-2019 HR-V & Odyssey

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V777

Manufacturer  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected  64,785

Summary

Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons/FMVSS 135

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

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.”

Remedy

Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda’s numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

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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