Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights

Date Announced

MAR 28, 2019

Vehicles Affected

322,897

Acura Recall #

M49

NHTSA Campaign #

19V256000

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

Actions

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

Documents (11)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 29, 2019 Subject Safety Recall: 2014-19 MDX and 2017-19 MDX Sport Hybrid Inner Taillight(s)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Statement by Acura Regarding Position Light Recall: 2014-2019 Acura MDX
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 04 12 2019 Information for SB19-019: MDX Lid Light Safety Recall Bulletin
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3