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HighNHTSA·10V002000·Announced 2010-01-04

Acura Recalls 2010 MDX Vehicles for Missing A-Pillar Trim Bolt

Honda is recalling 2010 Acura MDX vehicles because a missing bolt may allow an interior trim piece to detach during a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010 model year Acura MDX vehicles manufactured between October 7, 2009, and November 14, 2009. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where a bolt used to attach an interior trim piece to the driver's or passenger's side A-pillar may not have been installed.

If a crash results in the deployment of the side curtain air bag, the unsecured trim piece may not remain properly attached to the A-pillar. This condition increases the risk of injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger.

Dealers will inspect the interior trim piece of the A-pillar and install the missing bolt free of charge if necessary. The source notes that four vehicles were purchased before a stop-sale was issued, and all of these vehicles have been inspected and repaired if needed. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ACURA MDX
Brand
ACURA
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
644

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MDX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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