RECALL, Honda recalls MDX for Stability Control

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This is US only at the moment, it'll probably be a global recall due to severity

2005 Honda Pilot, Acura RL; 2005-2006 Acura MDX

The Problem: Problems with the stability-control system could make the system apply the brakes without any driver input, and if the driver brakes while this is happening, an unexpected amount of braking force could be applied. Though this has the potential to cause a crash, Honda says it hasn’t received reports of crashes or injuries caused by this problem. The source of the problem is a capacitor that may have been damaged during assembly. On about 51,000 Honda Pilots, a loose grounding bolt mayalso short and activate the brakes.

The Fix: Honda and Acura dealers will inspect vehicles and install a new stability-control electrical harness if necessary. For affected Pilot models, dealers will tighten the grounding bolt.

Number Of Vehicles Potentially Affected: 101,000 Honda Pilot SUVs, 21,000 Acura RL sedans, and 60,800 Acura MDX crossovers. The announcement is part of a global recall that reportedly affects 250,000 vehicles, including 57,000 in Japan.

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Honda—Honda MDX (2005)
PRA number: 2013/13508

Date published: 19th March 2013

Product information
Product description
Honda 2005 YM MDX vehicles

Identifying features
Campaign Number: 5VU
Target Number: 959

Model: 2005 YM MDX
VIN Range: 2HKYD186*5H300002 to 2HKYD186*5H300962

What are the defects?
The Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) may not operate as designed and may cause Brake Assist functionality to operate spontaneously.

What are the hazards?
Sudden braking may occur regardless of whether the brake pedal is being applied or not. This poses a hazard to the driver and other road users.

Where the product was sold
Nationally

Traders who sold this product
Authorised Honda dealers

Supplier
Honda Australia Pty Ltd

What should consumers do?
A letter will be sent ot affected owners. Owners are advised to contact their authorised dealership for rectification.

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/in...itemId/1046337