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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V301
Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Potential Number of Units Affected 19,502
Summary
Activation of Collision Mitigation Braking System
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Summary:
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.
Remedy
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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