NHTSA recall 23V-458 (23V458000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported June 29, 2023 - about 124,077 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V458000
- Also written as
- 23V-458
- Manufacturer number
- VEU, AEV, ZET
- Reported
- June 29, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~124,077
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Why it is dangerous
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-458 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 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.