NHTSA Recall 18V777000: Caliper (service brakes)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 64,785 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Acura MDX.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V777000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C31, L30 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | November 1, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 11, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Safety risk
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
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 18V777000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Acura MDX Sport Hybrid | 2017, 2018 |
| Honda HR-V | 2016, 2018, 2019 |
| Honda Odyssey | 2018, 2019 |
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.