NHTSA recall 13V622000
Suspension › Rear
Acura Rlx
Reported Dec 16, 20137,387 vehicles affectedHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Maker’s number JD0Built Aug 7, 2012 – Nov 5, 2013
The defect
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 5, 2013. The bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the sub-frame of the vehicle may have loosened during transport to dealerships.
The risk
Loose rear lower control arm bolts may reduce steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension lower control arm bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early January 2014. Customers may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD0.