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Acura and Honda Models Have Reduced Brake Performance

NHTSA campaign 18V777000 · Reported Nov 1, 2018 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

high How serious is it? About this label

The notice says reduced braking performance increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V777000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 1, 2018
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Vehicles covered	7 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Acura MDX, Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, Honda HR-V, and Honda Odyssey vehicles, a coating inside the rear brake calipers may not have been applied correctly during manufacturing. This can allow small gas pockets to form inside the caliper pistons. Over time, these gas pockets can reduce how well the brakes are able to slow or stop the vehicle, lowering overall braking performance.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Honda or Acura dealer, or call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
3. Dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V777000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (7)

2018 Acura MDX
2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
2018 Honda HR-V
2018 Honda Odyssey
2019 Acura MDX
2019 Honda HR-V
2019 Honda Odyssey

Who to contact

Acura — official Acura recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Acura Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Pressure Loss and Pedal Problems · all 6 Acura recalls in this area
Honda Hydraulic Brake Recalls Cover Leaks, Pedals, and Reduced Braking · all 5 Honda recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Safety risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.