Acura MDX, RLX, RLX Hybrid, TLX and 3 more (2018-2019): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 19V298000 · Apr 12, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
93,946
vehicles affected
93,946
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V298000
- Date
- Apr 12, 2019
- Maker
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 93,946
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Gasoline > Belts and associated pulleys
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
What can happen
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
Vehicles covered
7 models, 9 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V298000?
7 models: Acura MDX (2018-2019), Acura RLX (2019), Acura RLX Hybrid (2019) and 4 more, about 93,946 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V298000?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer.
What can happen?
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of 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.