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	Make:	Acura
	Model Year:	2018
	Model:	MDX
	NHTSA Campaign Number:	19V298000
	Component:	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
	Potential Number of Vehicles Affected:	93,946
	Owner Notified Date:	N/A
	Report Received Date:	04/12/2019
	Record Creation Date:	04/12/2019

2018 Acura MDX DEFECT SUMMARY

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.

2018 Acura MDX DEFECT CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

2018 Acura MDX RECALL CORRECTIVE SUMMARY

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 is expected to begin June 1, 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.
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.