Acura · United States · Mod
Acura MDX, RL: Traction control system
Affects Acura MDX, RL · 2005–2006 — about 184K vehicles.
The hazard
Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
What to do
Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealer of their respective brand. The dealer will install a partial wiring harness containing a capacitor for the VSA modulator, free of charge. The affected model year 2005 Pilots will have their ground connection tightened. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Honda owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009, and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.honda.com; Acura owners may contact 1-800-382-2238, and select option 4, or go to www.recalls.acura.com.