2014 Acura Rlx Hybrid Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V301000
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: JQ4, JQ5, JQ6
Manufactured Begin Date: April 15th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: March 17th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: July 6th, 2015

Defect 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 Summary:
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V792000
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: JN2
Manufactured Begin Date: November 5th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: July 25th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: February 2nd, 2015

Defect Summary:
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to November 18, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, to July 25, 2014. An aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary:
Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Summary:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the headlights, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JN2.

Recall Notes:
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.