NHTSA recall 13E040000
Electrical System, Equipment · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Details
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.
Why it matters: If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Acura Mdx, year not stated Honda Trailer Harness Kit.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13E040000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.