Acura MDX, RLX, RLX Hybrid (2014-2015): Forward collision avoidance
Recall 15V301000 · May 20, 2015 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
19,502
vehicles affected
19,502
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V301000
- Date
- May 20, 2015
- Maker
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 19,502
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Forward collision avoidance > Crash imminent braking
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V301000?
3 models: Acura MDX (2014-2015), Acura RLX (2014-2015), Acura RLX Hybrid (2014), about 19,502 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V301000?
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.
What can happen?
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.