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Honda and Acura Models: Timing Belt May Fail

NHTSA campaign 19V298000 · Reported Apr 12, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

high How serious is it? About this label

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V298000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 12, 2019
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys
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, TLX, and Honda Odyssey, Pilot, and Ridgeline vehicles, the teeth on the timing belt may separate from the belt. If the timing belt teeth separate, the engine may stall while driving. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the timing belt if it's affected. If a new timing belt is installed, the engine will also be inspected and any damaged parts will be replaced, all free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Honda or Acura dealer, or call customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
3. The repair is free.

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 19V298000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (7)

2018 Acura MDX
2018 Honda Pilot
2019 Acura MDX
2019 Acura TLX
2019 Honda Odyssey
2019 Honda Pilot
2019 Honda Ridgeline

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

Honda Engine Recalls Cover Stalling, Oil Leaks and Rear Wheel Lockup · all 11 Honda recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Safety risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.

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