NHTSA recall 19V-298 (19V298000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported April 12, 2019 - about 93,946 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V298000
- Also written as
- 19V-298
- Manufacturer number
- L4M, Z4L
- Reported
- April 12, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~93,946
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 began June 7, 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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-298 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 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.