Recall 19V298000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Report Date
20190412
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Affected Vehicles
9 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 ACURA MDX
2018 HONDA PILOT
2019 ACURA MDX
2019 ACURA RLX
2019 ACURA RLX HYBRID
2019 ACURA TLX
2019 HONDA ODYSSEY
2019 HONDA PILOT
2019 HONDA RIDGELINE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.