The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13E040000·Announced 2013-07-22

Honda Recalls Trailer Hitch Harness Kits for 2014 Acura MDX

Honda is recalling trailer hitch harness kits for 2014 Acura MDX vehicles because incorrect wiring may prevent power to the trailer brake controller, increasing crash 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 defect that increases the risk of a crash due to longer stopping distances, but the source text does not report any injuries, deaths, or specific incidents, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain Trailer Hitch Harness Kits, Part Number 08L91-TZ5-200, intended for use in 2014 model year Acura MDX vehicles. The recall involves 2,779 kits.

The trailer hitch kit contains a subharness that is incorrectly wired. This defect may result in no power being supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller. If the trailer brake controller is not powered while towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, which increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ACURA MDX
Brand
ACURA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Hitch Harness
Hazard
Affected units
2,779

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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