NHTSA Recall 19V298000: Belts and associated pulleys (engine and engine cooling)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 93,946 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Acura MDX.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V298000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | L4M, Z4L |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE › BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS |
| Report received | April 12, 2019 |
| Owner notification | June 7, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Safety risk
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
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 19V298000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2018, 2019 |
| Acura RLX | 2019 |
| Acura RLX Hybrid | 2019 |
| Acura TLX | 2019 |
| Honda Odyssey | 2019 |
| Honda Pilot | 2018, 2019 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 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.