Suspension: rearRecall 13V-622 · 2014 Acura RLX
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 13V-622 covers 7,387 2014 Acura RLX for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V622000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 5, 2013. The bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the sub-frame of the vehicle may have loosened during transport to dealerships.
The risk
Loose rear lower control arm bolts may reduce steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension lower control arm bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early January 2014. Customers may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD0.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5 vehicles were listed as unreachable.