NHTSA recall 13V-246 (13V246000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported June 13, 2013 - about 18,352 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V246000
- Also written as
- 13V-246
- Manufacturer number
- JA4, JA5
- Reported
- June 13, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~18,352
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.
Why it is dangerous
With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-246 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.