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Acura · United States · High

Acura MDX: Equipment

Affects Acura MDX · 2014 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Acura Customer Service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this campaign is JB2.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational