Honda Recalls Almost 250,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Defect
Farmingdale, New York (CNN) – Honda has issued a recall for nearly 250,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing error that may damage the engine, the automaker announced on Thursday.
According to a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a defective connecting rod bearing in the engines of Acura and Honda models could cause the engine to “run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.”
The recall encompasses several models, including the 2015-2020 Acura TLX, the 2016-2020 MDX, 2018 and 2019 Honda Odysseys, 2016, 2018 and 2019 Pilots, and Ridgelines manufactured between 2017 and 2019.
This marks Honda’s 14th recall this year and is its fifth largest. The recall brings the number of Honda vehicles recalled in 2023 up to more than three million.
Honda has stated that owners will be notified by letter in early January, and that dealers will inspect, repair, and replace the engines for free. Vehicle owners can also find out if their car is included in the recall by visiting www.recalls.acura.com or www.recalls.honda.com.
The recall serves as a reminder for vehicle owners to stay updated with their car manufacturer’s recall information to ensure their safety and the proper functioning of their vehicles.