NHTSA recall 14V-639 (14V639000)
seat belts recall reported October 10, 2014 - about 43,481 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V639000
- Also written as
- 14V-639
- Manufacturer number
- MDX=JK7, RLX=JK8
- Reported
- October 10, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~43,481
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.
Why it is dangerous
A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-639 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.