NHTSA recall 13V092000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Traction Control System · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Details
What's wrong: An electrical capacitor may have been damaged during the manufacturing of the vehicle stability assist (vsa) control module causing intermittent, automatic, minor brake application. However, if the driver applies the brakes while the vsa is malfunctioning, the vehicle may come to an abrupt stop. Additionally, due to a loose ground connection, certain model year 2005 pilots have a vsa system that may apply partial…
Why it matters: Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealer of their respective brand. The dealer will install a partial wiring harness containing a capacitor for the vsa modulator, free of charge. The affected model year 2005 pilots will have their ground connection tightened. The…
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All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Acura Mdx, 2006 Acura Mdx, 2005 Acura Rl, 2005 Honda Pilot.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V092000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.