NHTSA recall 19V256000
Exterior lighting
Acura MDX and 1 more
Reported Mar 28, 2019322,897 vehicles affectedHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Maker’s number M49Built Oct 22, 2012 – Jun 3, 2014
The defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
The risk
Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
Exterior lightingExterior lighting › Tail lights