The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V777000·Announced 2018-11-01

Honda and Acura Recall Vehicles for Rear Brake Caliper Coating Defect

Honda is recalling specific 2016-2019 HR-V, Odyssey, and Acura MDX models because rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, reducing braking performance.

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 (brake system) that reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The recall involves 64,785 vehicles.

The rear brake caliper pistons in these vehicles may have an insufficient coating. This defect can cause gas pockets to form, which reduces brake performance. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." A reduction in braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by mail. Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes free of charge to correct the issue. The recall began on December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's recall numbers for this campaign are C31 and L30. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA, ACURA HR-V, ODYSSEY, MDX, MDX SPORT HYBRID
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
64,785

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 (4)

  • HR-V
  • ODYSSEY
  • MDX
  • MDX SPORT HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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