NHTSA Recall 15V417000: Air conditioner (equipment)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 106,439 vehicles. It affects 2014–2015 Acura MDX.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V417000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JQ7 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | July 1, 2015 |
| Owner notification | August 7, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.
Safety risk
If a bolt was not coated, it may corrode and break as a result. If the bolt breaks, the compressor clutch plate may separate from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Acura client relations at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JQ7.
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 15V417000
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.