NHTSA Recall 13V571000: Automatic transmission (power train)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,197 vehicles. It affects 2014 Acura MDX.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V571000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JC8 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | November 14, 2013 |
| Owner notification | July 3, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
Safety risk
If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V571000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.