Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 13V-571 · 2014 Acura MDX
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 13V-571 covers 19,197 2014 Acura MDX for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V571000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
The risk
If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC8.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.