2015 Acura RLX

Safety Ratings

Recalls

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:	15V301000
Mfg's Report Date:	MAY 19, 2015
Component:	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	19502

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.

Consequence:
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

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.

Dates of Manufacture:
AUG 01, 2012 to OCT 21, 2014

Manufacturer Recall Number:
JQ4, JQ5, JQ6

Disclaimer

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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)