Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent brakingRecall 15V-301 · Acura vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 15V-301 covers 19,502 Acura vehicles for a forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking problem, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V301000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 93 vehicles were listed as unreachable.