NHTSA recall 06E096000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches
Acura RDX
Reported Nov 20, 2006623 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
The defect
Certain honda accessory trailer hitches, p/n 08l92-stk-200, manufactured between june 26 and july 8, 2006, and sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 2007 model year acura RDX vehicles. the hitches may have been improperly welded during installation.
The risk
The hitch may separate from the vehicle while in use which could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Honda will notify owners and inspect and, if necessary, replace the hitch. the recall began on november 29, 2006. owners may contact acura client services at 800-382-2238.