NHTSA Campaign 13V246000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Jun 13, 2013 · 18,352 vehicles affected

What's wrong

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.

Consequence

With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ACURA RSX 2006 18,352
HONDA S2000 2006 18,352
HONDA S2000 2007 18,352

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V246000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.