NHTSA Campaign 13E040000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Jul 22, 2013 · 2,779 vehicles affected
What's wrong
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain Trailer Hitch Harness Kits, Part Number 08L91-TZ5-200. These kits are for use in 2014 model year Acura MDX vehicles. The trailer hitch kit has a subharness that is incorrectly wired such that there may be no power supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller.
Consequence
If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Acura Customer Service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this campaign is JB2.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACURA | MDX | 2014 | 2,779 |
| HONDA | TRAILER HARNESS KIT | 2,779 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 13E040000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.