Safety Recall: 2016-2019 Acura ILX Driveshaft Inspection

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge.

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June 6, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V424000

Half Shaft May Disengage and Allow Rollaway

A separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move even while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V424

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components  POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 49,898

Summary

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.

Remedy

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura’s number for this recall is G54.

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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