Recall
Acura Rdx — 21V939000
NHTSA ID
21V939000
Make
Acura
Model
Rdx
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2021-12-02
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Units Affected
279
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
BBY, NBW, OBX
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Consequence
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.