Recall
Acura Rlx — 15V301000
NHTSA ID
15V301000
Make
Acura
Model
Rlx
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2015-05-20
Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Units Affected
19,502
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
JQ4, JQ5, JQ6
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.