Acura Mdx recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 29, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls 2015–2019 Acura Mdx, Accord, Tlx

Recall number

19V060000

Brand / firm

Acura, Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 437,032 units

Why it was recalled

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

What was recalled

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.