NHTSA Recall 14V639000: Seat belts
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43,481 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Acura MDX.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V639000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MDX=JK7, RLX=JK8 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | October 10, 2014 |
| Owner notification | October 29, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.
Safety risk
A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.
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 14V639000
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.