Recall 18V777000: 2016, 2018–2019 Honda HR-V and 3 other models

Report received

Nov 1, 2018

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected

64,785vehicles

Model years

2016–2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Possible consequence

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Acura MDX260 complaints
• 2018 Acura MDX169 complaints
• 2019 Acura MDX191 complaints
• 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid8 complaints
• 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid1 complaints
• 2016 Honda HR-V243 complaints
• 2018 Honda HR-V160 complaints
• 2019 Honda HR-V241 complaints
• 2018 Honda Odyssey1,010 complaints
• 2019 Honda Odyssey997 complaints