The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V246000·Announced 2013-06-13

Honda Recalls 2006-2007 S2000 and 2006 Acura RSX for Brake Booster Defect

Honda is recalling specific 2006-2007 S2000 and 2006 Acura RSX vehicles because the brake booster may lose vacuum, reducing braking assistance and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured between January 18, 2006, and August 12, 2006, and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured between January 19, 2006, and November 13, 2006. The recall involves a defect in the brake booster assembly.

The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, which decreases brake assist. With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall was expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA, ACURA S2000, RSX
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
18,352

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 (2)

  • S2000
  • RSX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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