Acura Recall L4M, Z4L: Timing Belt Teeth May Separate
2019 Acura MDX
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (25)
- DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 04 12 2019 UPDATE: Revision for SB 19-026, Safety Recall: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 04 12 2019 Timing Belt (14400-R9P-A01) Inspection
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - April 12, 2019 Safety Recall:18-19 MDX, 2019 TLX 3.5L, RLX, and RLX Sport Hybrid Timing Belt
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 04 12 2019 UPDATE: Revision for SB 19-026, Safety Recall: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - April 12, 2019
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 04 12 2019 UPDATE: Revision for SB 19-026, Safety Recall: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - April 12, 2019
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - April 12, 2019 Safety Recall:18-19 Pilot and 2019 Odyssey and Ridgeline Timing Belt Inspectiion
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 04 12 2019 Timing Belt (14400-R9P-A01) Inspection
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 04 12 2019 UPDATE: Revision for SB 19-045, Safety Recall: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 19V-298 Owner Notification Letter (L4M) - 2019 Odyssey 3.5L V6 Timing Belt 6-7-2019
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 19V-298 Owner Notification Letter (Z4L) - 2018-19 MDX 3.5L V6 Timing Belt 6-7-2019
- Statement by American Honda Regarding Timing Belt Recall: 2018-2019 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX; 2019 Honda Odyssey, Honda Ridgeline, Acura TLX, Acura RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
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