Honda Motor Company is recalling 248,999 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey models in the United States. Due to the improper setting of the equipment for manufacturing the engine crankshaft, in the production process of the crankshaft, the crank pin is not properly polished, resulting in the crank pin appearing crown or convex, which does not meet the specifications, which can easily lead to the wear and jamming of the engine connecting rod bearing and damage the engine. A damaged engine may not function properly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of fire, crash, or injury.
Recall measures and details
The dealer will inspect and repair the engine free of charge and replace the engine if necessary. The Owner Notification Letter is expected to be mailed on January 2, 2024. For owners who have completed repairs at their own expense prior to the recall, they may be able to apply for reimbursement under the recall reimbursement program that Honda has filed with NHTSA.
As of November 3, 2023, Honda has received a total of 1,450 warranty claims, but no casualties have been reported related to this issue.
Honda 2018-2019 Pilot
It is uncertain whether this recall will affect the Chinese market, and consumers are advised to pay close attention to the recall information issued by China's recall regulatory authorities. In addition, if you find that your vehicle has similar quality problems, actively click on the "car complaint" on the homepage of the China Automobile Recall Network or call the car complaint number 010-65537365 to make a complaint.
| Source: China Automobile Recall Network