Honda Recalls Over 259K Vehicles: Brake Pedal Mystery Ahead
Honda initiates recall of over 259,000 vehicles in U.S., owing to a problem with the brake pedals.
Brace yourselves, motorists! Honda's calling in nearly a quarter-million automobiles across the nation due to a vexing issue that could make your brake pedal hitch a stroll. Is it Halloween already? Nope, just Honda's latest hiccup.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has some gruesome details. They're pointing fingers at certain Honda Pilots from model years 2023 to 2025, along with some Acura models: the TLX (2021-2025) and MDX (2023-2025).
So, what's the big deal, you ask? Well, the brake pedal's pivot pin wasn't securely fastened during production, and that can lead the pedal to stray out of place. This jamboree could result in "unintended application," according to the NHTSA's terrifying report, cranking up the danger levels immediately.
Now, brace yourself for more eerie detail: the errant brake pedal could produce an unusual pedal feel during use, flick on the brake malfunction light in your dashboard, or keep your brake lights aglow even when the pedal's untouched. Spooky stuff, right?
Honda's chimed in with a statement, laying out the remedy plan. Here's the deal: authorized dealers will perform a thorough inspection on the recalled vehicles, armed and ready to swap out the brake pedal assembly should it be a tad skewed. And no need to worry about the cost because Honda's footing the bill, amigo.
The NHTSA reports that only around 1% of these vehicles might be affected. So, don't fret just yet. But, if you're uncertain about your vehicle's status, the NHTSA website or Honda's recall lookup tool can set your mind at ease.
On June 13, dealers got the heads-up, and letters to owners are expected to drop on July 28. Now, isn't that a cheerful thought? Until then, you can check whether your ride's part of the recall by visiting the NHTSA or Honda's site.
According to the NHTSA, Honda caught wind of this faulty brake pedal in April 2024, following a complaint from a driver. Upon further investigation, Honda determined that the cause was an improper assembly of the brake pedal pivot pin at a supplier's U.S.-based plant. With the plant now trading tacos instead of parts, the supplier's moved its operations to a plant in Mexico. Here, they're deploying a fancy camera sensor to verify the pivot pin's installed correctly. So, Mexico saves the day, or at least Honda's brake pedal.
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