Safety Recall – Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail – 2013-2015 Acura ILX & 2013 ILX Hybrid

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January 28, 2021 Mr. Jeffrey Giuseppe Associate Administrator for Enforcement National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Attn: Recall Management Division (NVS-215) 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: NHTSA Recall No. 20V-770 Part 573, Defect Information Report 2013-2015 Model Year Acura ILX 2013 Model Year Acura ILX Hybrid 2012 Model Year Honda Civic Hybrid 2007-2013 Model Year Honda Fit Drive Shaft Dear Mr. Giuseppe: In accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and 49 CFR Part 573 Defect and Noncompliance and Responsibility Reports, Honda is submitting the enclosed amended Defect Information Report regarding NHTSA recall number 20V-770 originally submitted on December 10, 2020. The amendment provides a complete update to the affected vehicle population. The entirety of the 2014 model year Fit is being removed from the recall as only the Fit EV was available in the U.S. market for the 2014 model year. The following reporting categories are being amended: 1. Identification of potentially affected vehicles; and 2. Total number of potentially affected vehicles. If you have any questions about this report, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. Jeff Chang Senior Manager Product Regulatory Office JC:wvt American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Phone (310) 783-2000 Amended Defect Information Report 573.6(c)(2) Identification of potentially affected vehicles: 573.6(c)(3) Total number of potentially affected vehicles: 248,358 Make/Model Model Year Dates of Manufacture Number of Vehicles Acura ILX 2013 01/09/2012 to 03/01/2013 11,190 Acura ILX 2014 01/08/2013 to 05/31/2014 7,237 Acura ILX 2015 06/12/2014 to 11/06/2014 5,215 Acura ILX Hybrid 2013 01/10/2012 to 02/07/2013 1,225 Honda Civic Hybrid 2012 03/07/2011 to 09/27/2012 4,576 Honda Fit 2007 01/18/2006 to 07/17/2007 27,059 Honda Fit 2008 07/11/2007 to 06/30/2008 26,568 Honda Fit 2009 07/09/2008 to 08/29/2009 44,312 Honda Fit 2010 09/02/2009 to 10/29/2010 35,826 Honda Fit 2011 11/02/2010 to 07/31/2011 20,750 Honda Fit 2012 08/01/2011 to 06/29/2012 24,712 Honda Fit 2013 07/02/2012 to 12/27/2013 39,688 Honda Fit 2014 TBD TBD

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December 15, 2020 Mr. Jeffrey Giuseppe Associate Administrator for Enforcement National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Attn: Recall Management Division (NVS-215) 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: NHTSA Recall No. 20V-770 Part 573, Amended Defect Information Report 2013-2015 Model Year Acura ILX 2013 Model Year Acura ILX Hybrid 2012 Model Year Honda Civic Hybrid 2007-2014 Model Year Honda Fit Drive Shaft Dear Mr. Giuseppe: In accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and 49 CFR Part 573 Defect and Noncompliance and Responsibility Reports, Honda is submitting the enclosed amended Defect Information Report regarding NHTSA recall number 20V-770 originally submitted on December 10, 2020. Honda Automobile China Co., Ltd. is being removed from the vehicle manufacturer list, as these vehicles were sold and distributed in Canada only. Washington, D.C. is also being included to the list of states affected by this regional recall. The following reporting categories are being amended: 1. Name of manufacturer; and 2. Identification of potentially affected vehicles. If you have any questions about this report, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. Jeff Chang Senior Manager Product Regulatory Office JC:wvt American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Phone (310) 783-2000 Amended Defect Information Report 573.6(c)(1) Name of manufacturer: Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 573.6(c)(2) Description of how the vehicles being recalled differ from similar vehicles not included in the recall: The recall is specific to vehicles sold or ever registered in the salt-belt region (Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin). There have been no reports of occurrences outside the salt-belt region.

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December 10, 2020 Mr. Jeffrey Giuseppe Associate Administrator for Enforcement National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Attn: Recall Management Division (NVS-215) 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: Part 573, Defect Information Report 2013-2015 Model Year Acura ILX 2013 Model Year Acura ILX Hybrid 2012 Model Year Honda Civic Hybrid 2007-2014 Model Year Honda Fit Drive Shaft Dear Mr. Giuseppe: In accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and 49 CFR Part 573 Defect and Noncompliance and Responsibility Reports, Honda is submitting the enclosed Defect Information Report regarding a safety recall of certain 2013-2015 model year Acura ILX, 2013 model year Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 model year Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2014 model year Honda Fit vehicles to address a defect with the drive shaft. If you have any questions about this report, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. Jeff Chang Senior Manager Product Regulatory Office JC:wt American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, CA 90501-2746 Phone (310) 783-2000 Defect Information Report 573.6(c)(1) Name of manufacturer: Honda Automobile China Co., Ltd. Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Manufacturer’s agent: Jeff Chang American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746 573.6(c)(2) Identification of potentially affected vehicles: Description of the basis for the determination of the recall population: The recall population was determined based on manufacturing, sales, and vehicle registration records. The manufacturing range reflects all possible vehicles that could potentially experience the problem. Description of how the vehicles being recalled differ from similar vehicles not included in the recall: The recall is specific to vehicles sold or ever registered in the salt-belt region (Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin). There have been no reports of occurrences outside the salt-belt region. Additional model-specific information as follows: Make/Model Model Year Dates of Manufacture Number of Vehicles Acura ILX 2013 TBD TBD Acura ILX 2014 TBD TBD Acura ILX 2015 TBD TBD Acura ILX Hybrid 2013 TBD TBD Honda Civic Hybrid 2012 TBD TBD Honda Fit 2007 TBD TBD Honda Fit 2008 TBD TBD Honda Fit 2009 TBD TBD Honda Fit 2010 TBD TBD Honda Fit 2011 TBD TBD Honda Fit 2012 TBD TBD Honda Fit 2013 TBD TBD Honda Fit 2014 TBD TBD Acura ILX / ILX Hybrid Honda Civic Honda Fit The 2014 – 2015 model year hybrid vehicles are not included in the recall as the drive shafts installed in these vehicles were from a different supplier. The non-hybrid vehicles are not included in the recall as the vehicle layout protects the drive shaft from road debris. Only 2007 – 2008 model year vehicles with an automatic transmission are included in the recall. Vehicles with a manual transmission are installed with drive shafts of a different design. All 2009 – 2014 model year vehicles are included in the recall regardless of transmission type. Identification of affected component: Component: Drive Shaft Assy., R. Drive Shaft Assy., L. Part No.: 2013-15 Acura ILX 44305-TX6-305 44306-TX6-315 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid 44305-TR2-305 44306-TR2-305 2012 Civic Hybrid 2007-08 Honda Fit (AT) 44305-SLN-305 44305-SLN-L00 44306-SLN-305 44306-SLN-L00 2009-14 Honda Fit (AT) 44305-TK6-305 44306-TK6-305 2009-14 Honda Fit (MT) 44305-TK6-316 N/A (different design) Country of Origin: Japan Manufacturer: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 573.6(c)(3) Total number of potentially affected vehicles: TBD 573.6(c)(4) Percentage of affected vehicles that contain the defect: 1% 573.6(c)(5) Defect description: The drive shafts’ protective coating application process may not allow the protective coating to properly adhere to the drive shaft installed in affected vehicles. A drive shaft with an improperly adhered protective coating is more susceptible to damage from road debris. In salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents could accumulate on the damaged areas of the drive shaft and corrode it. A corroded drive shaft could break under high torque application, and the engine will no longer propel the vehicle in any gear. The vehicle may also roll away if the parking brake has not been set (even if the gear selector had been placed in the Park position for vehicles with automatic/continuously variable transmission). Both conditions increase the risk of a crash or injury without prior warning. 573.6(c)(6) Chronology: September to November 2017 Honda received the first report of a broken drive shaft in an Acura ILX and launched an investigation. February 2018 Honda identified that during drive shaft assembly, certain drive shafts were allowed to cool to room temperature due to equipment stoppage on the assembly line or were taken off-line for repairs. A running change was implemented to ensure all drive shafts remained at the specified temperature throughout the assembly process. September to October 2018 Honda received another report of a broken drive shaft, which was the first report involving a Honda Fit. Honda continued its investigation. July to December 2019 The investigation was expanded to include global support. Since the suspect population of vehicles were no longer covered under warranty, a parts collection activity was launched. April to October 2020 Data from the parts collection activity was analyzed to understand the factors resulting in a broken drive shaft and the expected longevity of in-market parts. The analysis concluded that the broken drive shafts were allowed to cool to a temperature below specification prior to application of the protective coating. The reduced temperature decreased the protective coating’s adhesion, increasing the likelihood of damage and corrosion. Occurrences were also limited to drive shafts utilizing a shear-type dynamic damper, which are more susceptible to corrosion from de-icing agents. December 3, 2020 Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall. As of November 24, 2020, Honda has received 152 warranty claims, 10 field reports, and no reports of crashes or injuries related to this issue. 573.6(c)(8)(i) Program for remedying the defect: Depending on the parts availability, registered owners of some affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Acura or Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect both left and right drive shafts for corrosion-related protective coating deformities near the drive shaft’s dynamic damper. If there are deformities near the dynamic damper (40mm for Honda Civic Hybrid and Fit, 50mm for Acura ILX and ILX Hybrid), the drive shaft will be replaced for free. Drives hafts that do not meet the 40mm/50mm requirement will not be replaced as it is estimated the drive shafts will not break for the remaining expected life of the vehicle. Registered owners of affected vehicles that have limited parts availability will be notified in an interim notification that the parts necessary to repair their vehicles are currently unavailable. Honda will send a second notification when parts become available, and the dealer will inspect/repair the vehicles for free. Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense will be eligible for reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA. 573.6(c)(8)(ii) The estimated date to start notification to dealers: December 11, 2020 The estimated date to start notifications to owners: February 1, 2021 573.6(c)(10) Representative copies of all notices, bulletins and other communications: A copy of the dealer service bulletin, the final customer notification letter, and other dealer communications will be submitted to your office as soon as possible. A draft of the owner notification letter will be submitted to your office as soon as possible. 573.6(c)(11) Manufacturer’s campaign number: E9B: Acura ILX and ILX Hybrid (placeholder) A9A: Honda Civic Hybrid and Fit (placeholder)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL (INTERIM NOTICE) This notice applies to your vehicle: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX February 2021 Dear , This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Acura has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain XXX model year XXX vehicles. Why my vehicle is under recall: Due to improper manufacturing, the protective coating on the drive shaft may not properly adhere to it, causing the drive shaft to be more susceptible to damage from road debris. In salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents could accumulate on the damaged areas of the drive shaft and corrode it. A corroded drive shaft could break under certain conditions, causing a sudden loss of drive power and rendering the vehicle unmovable. The vehicle may also roll away when parked (gear selector in the “P” Park position) if the parking brake has not been set. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash or injury without prior warning. What Acura will do: The replacement parts needed to repair your vehicle are not available and Acura is unable to inspect/repair your vehicle at this time. Acura will send you a follow-up letter when replacement parts are available so you can then bring your vehicle in for inspection/repair. Your Acura dealer will inspect both left and right drive shafts for corrosion-related protective coating deformities near the drive shaft’s dynamic damper. If there are deformities within 50mm of the dynamic damper, the drive shaft will be replaced for FREE. What we need you to do: We ask for your patience while we prepare replacement parts. Once you receive a follow-up letter from Acura notifying you that replacements parts are available, please call any authorized Acura dealer and make an appointment to repair your vehicle. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers and passengers of this important information. • Check recall information for your vehicle by accessing the Acura Recall Lookup tool at www.recalls.acura.com and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). • If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to: ❍ call American Honda’s Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time; or ❍ contact your local Acura automobile dealer; or ❍ email or chat by going to www.owners.acura.com/help/customer-relations; or ❍ visit Twitter @AcuraClientCare; or ❍ visit www.recalls.acura.com to use “Ask Us”, our 24/7 virtual agent. If you paid out of pocket to have these specific recall repairs performed on your vehicle, you may be eligible for reimbursement; please contact American Honda’s Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 to determine potential eligibility and for instructions on how to request reimbursement. If you no longer own this vehicle or if any of the information is not correct, please complete and return the enclosed prepaid Information Change Card as soon as possible. If you are a lessor of this vehicle, federal regulations require you to forward this notice to your lessee within ten days. If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your vehicle, without charge and within a reasonable period of time (60 days from the date you first contact the dealer for a repair appointment), you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. Alternatively, you may call the NHTSA toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to https://www.safercar.gov. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause, but please be assured that your safety is our first concern. Sincerely, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. AUTOMOBILE DIVISION American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Blvd., – P.O. Box 2215 Torrance, CA 90509-9870 6DY CO-14301 NHTSA Recall Number: 20V-770 Acura Campaign Number: E9B Service Bulletin Number: 20-051 6DY CO-14301 CAMPAÑA DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE (NOTIFICACIÓN TEMPORAL) Esta notificación aplica a su vehículo: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Febrero del 2021 Estimado , Esta notificación ha sido enviada a usted de acuerdo con el decreto de la oficina de Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration o NHTSA por sus siglas en inglés). Acura ha determinado que existe un defecto el cual está relacionado con la seguridad del vehículo en algunos vehículos modelo XXX año modelo XXX. ¿Por qué mi vehículo está bajo Debido a fabricación incorrecta, la cubierta protectora en el eje de mando puede esta campaña de seguridad?: no adherirse adecuadamente a este, ocasionando que el eje de mando esté más susceptible a los daños por los desperdicios de la carretera. En los estados de clima frío donde se utilizan agentes descongelantes para mantener las carreteras, los agentes descongelantes se pudieran acumular en las áreas dañadas del eje de mando y corroer el mismo. Un eje de mando corroído pudiera romperse bajo ciertas condiciones, ocasionando una pérdida súbita de potencia de impulso y dejando el vehículo inamovible. El vehículo también puede desplazarse cuando esté estacionado (el selector del engranaje está en la posición Park “P”) sí el freno de estacionamiento no está puesto. Ambas condiciones aumentarán el riesgo de un choque o lesión sin advertencia previa. ¿Qué hará Acura?: Los repuestos de reemplazo necesarios para reparar su vehículo no están disponibles y Acura no puede inspeccionar/reparar su vehículo en este momento. Acura le enviará una carta de seguimiento cuando los repuestos de reemplazo estén disponibles para que pueda traer su vehículo para la inspección/reparación. Su concesionario Acura inspeccionará ambos ejes de mando, el izquierdo y el derecho, en caso de deformidades de la cubierta protectora relacionadas con la corrosión cercanas al amortiguador dinámico del eje de mando. Si hay deformidades a menos de 50 mm del amortiguador dinámico, el eje de mando será reemplazado de forma GRATUITA. ¿Qué necesitamos que Le pedimos que tenga paciencia mientras nosotros preparamos los repuestos usted haga?: de reemplazo. Una vez que usted reciba una carta de seguimiento de Acura notificándole que los repuestos de reemplazo están disponibles, por favor comuníquese con cualquier concesionario autorizado Acura y haga una cita para reparar su vehículo. Si usted no es el único conductor de este vehículo, por favor informe a todos los conductores y pasajeros sobre esta información importante. • Verifique la información de la campaña de seguridad de su vehículo ingresando en la herramienta Acura Recall Lookup en www.recalls.acura.com e ingresando su Número de identificación del vehículo (VIN). • Si usted tiene preguntas o inquietudes, le recomendamos que: ❍ llame al Centro de Apoyo al Cliente y Campañas de American Honda al 1-888-234-2138 de lunes a viernes, 6:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., hora del Pacífico; o ❍ comuníquese con su concesionario de automóviles Acura local; o ❍ envíe un correo electrónico o chat por medio de www.owners.acura.com/help/client-relations; o ❍ visite Twitter @AcuraClientCare; o ❍ visite www.recalls.acura.com. Si usted ha pagado por realizar las reparaciones de la campaña de seguridad específica en su vehículo, usted puede ser elegible para el reembolso, por favor comuníquese con el Centro de Apoyo al Cliente y Campañas de American Honda al 1-888-234-2138 para determinar la elegibilidad potencial y para las instrucciones sobre cómo solicitar el reembolso. Si ya no es el propietario de este vehículo o si alguna información no está correcta, por favor complete, firme y devuelva lo más pronto posible la Tarjeta de Cambio de Información anexa, con el porte pagado. Si usted es el arrendador de este vehículo, las regulaciones federales requieren que usted envié una copia de esta notificación a su arrendatario en un lapso de diez días. Si usted cree que American Honda o el concesionario ha fallado o no le es posible reparar el defecto en su vehículo, sin cobro alguno y dentro de un período de tiempo razonable (60 días desde la fecha en que usted contactó por primera vez el concesionario para la cita de la reparación), usted puede enviar una queja a: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. Alternativamente, usted también puede comunicarse con el número de llamada sin costo (Toll-free) Vehicle Safety Hotline de NHTSA al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), o visitar la página https://www.safercar.gov. Sinceramente le pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que pueda haberle causado esta campaña de seguridad, pero por favor tenga por seguro que su seguridad es nuestra primera preocupación. Atentamente, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. AUTOMOBILE DIVISION American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Blvd., – P.O. Box 2215 Torrance, CA 90509-9870 Número de campaña de seguridad NHTSA: 20V-770 Número de campaña de Acurar: E9B Número de boletín de servicio: 20-051

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to your vehicle: April 2021 Dear , This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. In February 2021, a notice was mailed to inform you that Acura had decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year vehicles. This notice is being sent to inform you that the replacement parts are now available and you can bring your vehicle in for a free repair. Why my vehicle is under recall: As stated in the initial notice, due to improper manufacturing, the protective coating on the drive shaft may not properly adhere to it, causing the drive shaft to be more susceptible to damage from road debris. In salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents could accumulate on the damaged areas of the drive shaft and corrode it. A corroded drive shaft could break under certain conditions, causing a sudden loss of drive power and rendering the vehicle unmovable. The vehicle may also roll away when parked (gear selector in the “P” Park position) if the parking brake has not been set. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash or injury without prior warning. What Acura will do: Your Acura dealer will inspect both left and right drive shafts for corrosion-related protective coating deformities near the drive shaft’s dynamic damper. If there are deformities within 50mm of the dynamic damper, the drive shaft will be replaced for FREE. Acura estimates that the repair will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. However, your dealer can provide you with a better estimate of the overall time for this service visit, as it may be necessary to make your vehicle available for a longer period of time. What we need you to do: Please call any authorized Acura dealer and schedule an appointment to have your vehicle repaired for FREE. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers and passengers of this important information. • Check recall information for your vehicle by accessing the Acura Recall Lookup tool at www.recalls.acura.com and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). • If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to: ❍ call American Honda’s Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time; or ❍ contact your local Acura automobile dealer; or ❍ email or chat by going to www.owners.acura.com/help/customer-relations; or ❍ visit Twitter @AcuraClientCare; or ❍ visit www.recalls.acura.com to use “Ask Use”, our 24/7 virtual agent. If you paid out of pocket to have these specific recall repairs performed on your vehicle, you may be eligible for reimbursement; please contact American Honda’s Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 to determine potential eligibility and for instructions on how to request reimbursement. If you no longer own this vehicle or if any of the information is not correct, please complete and return the enclosed prepaid Information Change Card as soon as possible. If you are a lessor of this vehicle, federal regulations require you to forward this notice to your lessee within ten days. If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your vehicle, without charge and within a reasonable period of time (60 days from the date you first contact the dealer for a repair appointment), you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. Alternatively, you may call the NHTSA toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to https://www.safercar.gov. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause, but please be assured that your safety is our first concern. Sincerely, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 6DY CO-15336 NHTSA Recall Number: 20V-770 Acura Campaign Number: BAY Service Bulletin Number: 21-018 AUTOMOBILE DIVISION American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Blvd., – P.O. Box 2215 Torrance, CA 90509-9870 6DY CO-15336 CAMPAÑA DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE Esta notificación aplica a su vehículo: Abril del 2021 Estimado , Esta notificación ha sido enviada a usted de acuerdo con el decreto de la oficina de Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration o NHTSA por sus siglas en inglés). En Febrero del 2021, una notificación fue enviada por correo para informarle que Acura ha determinado que existe un defecto el cual está relacionado con la seguridad del vehículo en algunos modelos año modelo . Le estamos enviando esta notificación para informarle que esos repuestos ahora están disponibles y que puede traer su vehículo para una reparación gratuita. ¿Por qué mi vehículo está bajo Como se indicó en la notificación inicial, debido a una fabricación incorrecta, la cubierta protectora en el eje de mando puede no adherirse adecuadamente a este, ocasionando que el eje de mando esté más susceptible a los daños por los desperdicios de la carretera. En los estados de clima frío donde se utilizan agentes descongelantes para mantener las carreteras, los agentes descongelantes se pudieran acumular en las áreas dañadas del eje de mando y corroer el mismo. Un eje de mando corroído pudiera romperse bajo ciertas condiciones, ocasionando una pérdida súbita de potencia de impulso y dejando el vehículo inamovible. El vehículo también puede desplazarse cuando esté estacionado (el selector del engranaje está en la posición Park “P”) sí el freno de estacionamiento no está puesto. Ambas condiciones aumentarán el riesgo de un choque o lesión sin advertencia previa. ¿Qué hará Acura?: Su concesionario Acura inspeccionará ambos ejes de mando, el izquierdo y el derecho, en caso de deformidades de la cubierta protectora relacionadas con corrosión cercana al amortiguador dinámico del eje de mando. Si hay deformidades a menos de 50mm del amortiguador dinámico, el eje de mando será reemplazado de forma GRATUITA. Acura estima que la reparación tomará aproximadamente 1 hora y 30 minutos para completar. No obstante, su concesionario le puede ofrecer un mejor estimado del tiempo total de esta visita de servicio, ya que pudiera ser necesario que su vehículo esté disponible por un periodo más largo. ¿Qué necesitamos que Por favor llame a cualquier concesionario autorizado Acura y programe una usted haga?: cita para la reparación de su vehículo de forma GRATUITA. Si usted no es el único conductor de este vehículo, por favor informe a todos los conductores y pasajeros sobre esta información importante. • Verifique la información de la campaña de seguridad de su vehículo ingresando en la herramienta Acura Recall Lookup en www.recalls.acura.com e ingresando su Número de identificación del vehículo (VIN). • Si usted tiene preguntas o inquietudes, le recomendamos que: ❍ llame al Centro de Apoyo al Cliente y Campañas de American Honda al 1-888-234-2138 de lunes a viernes, 6:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., hora del Pacífico; o ❍ comuníquese con su concesionario de automóviles Acura local; o ❍ envíe un correo electrónico o chat por medio de www.owners.acura.com/help/client-relations; o ❍ visite Twitter @AcuraClientCare; o ❍ visite www.recalls.acura.com. Si usted ha pagado por realizar las reparaciones de la campaña de seguridad específica en su vehículo, usted puede ser elegible para el reembolso, por favor comuníquese con el Centro de Apoyo al Cliente y Campañas de American Honda al 1-888-234-2138 para determinar la elegibilidad potencial y para las instrucciones sobre cómo solicitar el reembolso. Si ya no es el propietario de este vehículo o si alguna información no está correcta, por favor complete, firme y devuelva lo más pronto posible la Tarjeta de Cambio de Información anexa, con el porte pagado. Si usted es el arrendador de este vehículo, las regulaciones federales requieren que usted envié una copia de esta notificación a su arrendatario en un lapso de diez días. Si usted cree que American Honda o el concesionario ha fallado o no le es posible reparar el defecto en su vehículo, sin cobro alguno y dentro de un período de tiempo razonable (60 días desde la fecha en que usted contactó por primera vez el concesionario para la cita de la reparación), usted puede enviar una queja a: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. Alternativamente, usted también puede comunicarse con el número de llamada sin costo (Toll-free) Vehicle Safety Hotline de NHTSA al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), o visitar la página https://www.safercar.gov. Sinceramente le pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que pueda haberle causado esta campaña de seguridad, pero tenga garantizado que su seguridad es nuestra principal preocupación. Atentamente, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Número de campaña de seguridad NHTSA: 20V-770 Número de campaña de Acura: BAY Número de boletín de servicio: 21-018 DIVISIÓN AUTOMOTRIZ American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Blvd., – P.O. Box 2215 Torrance, CA 90509-9870

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to your vehicle: May 2021 Dear , This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. In February 2021, a notice was mailed to inform you that Acura had decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year vehicles. This notice is being sent to inform you that the replacement parts are now available and you can bring your vehicle in for a free repair. Why my vehicle is under recall: As stated in the initial notice, due to improper manufacturing, the protective coating on the drive shaft may not properly adhere to it, causing the drive shaft to be more susceptible to damage from road debris. In salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents could accumulate on the damaged areas of the drive shaft and corrode it. A corroded drive shaft could break under certain conditions, causing a sudden loss of drive power and rendering the vehicle unmovable. The vehicle may also roll away when parked (gear selector in the “P” Park position) if the parking brake has not been set. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash or injury without prior warning. What Acura will do: Your Acura dealer will inspect both left and right drive shafts for corrosion-related protective coating deformities near the drive shaft’s dynamic damper. If there are deformities within 50mm of the dynamic damper, the drive shaft will be replaced for FREE. Acura estimates that the repair will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. However, your dealer can provide you with a better estimate of the overall time for this service visit, as it may be necessary to make your vehicle available for a longer period of time. What we need you to do: Please call any authorized Acura dealer and schedule an appointment to have your vehicle repaired for FREE. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers and passengers of this important information. • Check recall information for your vehicle by accessing the Acura Recall Lookup tool at www.recalls.acura.com and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). • If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to: ❍ call American Honda’s Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time; or ❍ contact your local Acura automobile dealer; or ❍ email or chat by going to www.owners.acura.com/help/customer-relations; or ❍ visit Twitter @AcuraClientCare; or ❍ visit www.recalls.acura.com to use “Ask Use”, our 24/7 virtual agent. If you paid out of pocket to have these specific recall repairs performed on your vehicle, you may be eligible for reimbursement; please contact American Honda’s Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 to determine potential eligibility and for instructions on how to request reimbursement. If you no longer own this vehicle or if any of the information is not correct, please complete and return the enclosed prepaid Information Change Card as soon as possible. If you are a lessor of this vehicle, federal regulations require you to forward this notice to your lessee within ten days. If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your vehicle, without charge and within a reasonable period of time (60 days from the date you first contact the dealer for a repair appointment), you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. Alternatively, you may call the NHTSA toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to https://www.safercar.gov. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause, but please be assured that your safety is our first concern. Sincerely, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 6DY CO-16016 NHTSA Recall Number: 20V-770 Acura Campaign Number: MAZ Service Bulletin Number: 21-018 AUTOMOBILE DIVISION American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Blvd., – P.O. Box 2215 Torrance, CA 90509-9870 6DY CO-16016 CAMPAÑA DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE Esta notificación aplica a su vehículo: Mayo del 2021 Estimado , Esta notificación ha sido enviada a usted de acuerdo con el decreto de la oficina de Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration o NHTSA por sus siglas en inglés). En Febrero del 2021, una notificación fue enviada por correo para informarle que Acura ha determinado que existe un defecto el cual está relacionado con la seguridad del vehículo en algunos modelos año modelo . Le estamos enviando esta notificación para informarle que esos repuestos ahora están disponibles y que puede traer su vehículo para una reparación gratuita. ¿Por qué mi vehículo está bajo Como se indicó en la notificación inicial, debido a una fabricación incorrecta, la esta campaña de seguridad?: cubierta protectora en el eje de mando puede no adherirse adecuadamente a este, ocasionando que el eje de mando esté más susceptible a los daños por los desperdicios de la carretera. En los estados de clima frío donde se utilizan agentes descongelantes para mantener las carreteras, los agentes descongelantes se pudieran acumular en las áreas dañadas del eje de mando y corroer el mismo. Un eje de mando corroído pudiera romperse bajo ciertas condiciones, ocasionando una pérdida súbita de potencia de impulso y dejando el vehículo inamovible. El vehículo también puede desplazarse cuando esté estacionado (el selector del engranaje está en la posición Park “P”) sí el freno de estacionamiento no está puesto. Ambas condiciones aumentarán el riesgo de un choque o lesión sin advertencia previa. ¿Qué hará Acura?: Su concesionario Acura inspeccionará ambos ejes de mando, el izquierdo y el derecho, en caso de deformidades de la cubierta protectora relacionadas con corrosión cercana al amortiguador dinámico del eje de mando. Si hay deformidades a menos de 50mm del amortiguador dinámico, el eje de mando será reemplazado de forma GRATUITA. Acura estima que la reparación tomará aproximadamente 1 hora y 30 minutos para completar. No obstante, su concesionario le puede ofrecer un mejor estimado del tiempo total de esta visita de servicio, ya que pudiera ser necesario que su vehículo esté disponible por un periodo más largo. ¿Qué necesitamos que Por favor llame a cualquier concesionario autorizado Acura y programe una usted haga?: cita para la reparación de su vehículo de forma GRATUITA. Si usted no es el único conductor de este vehículo, por favor informe a todos los conductores y pasajeros sobre esta información importante. • Verifique la información de la campaña de seguridad de su vehículo ingresando en la herramienta Acura Recall Lookup en www.recalls.acura.com e ingresando su Número de identificación del vehículo (VIN). • Si usted tiene preguntas o inquietudes, le recomendamos que: ❍ llame al Centro de Apoyo al Cliente y Campañas de American Honda al 1-888-234-2138 de lunes a viernes, 6:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., hora del Pacífico; o ❍ comuníquese con su concesionario de automóviles Acura local; o ❍ envíe un correo electrónico o chat por medio de www.owners.acura.com/help/client-relations; o ❍ visite Twitter @AcuraClientCare; o ❍ visite www.recalls.acura.com. Si usted ha pagado por realizar las reparaciones de la campaña de seguridad específica en su vehículo, usted puede ser elegible para el reembolso, por favor comuníquese con el Centro de Apoyo al Cliente y Campañas de American Honda al 1-888-234-2138 para determinar la elegibilidad potencial y para las instrucciones sobre cómo solicitar el reembolso. Si ya no es el propietario de este vehículo o si alguna información no está correcta, por favor complete, firme y devuelva lo más pronto posible la Tarjeta de Cambio de Información anexa, con el porte pagado. Si usted es el arrendador de este vehículo, las regulaciones federales requieren que usted envié una copia de esta notificación a su arrendatario en un lapso de diez días. Si usted cree que American Honda o el concesionario ha fallado o no le es posible reparar el defecto en su vehículo, sin cobro alguno y dentro de un período de tiempo razonable (60 días desde la fecha en que usted contactó por primera vez el concesionario para la cita de la reparación), usted puede enviar una queja a: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. Alternativamente, usted también puede comunicarse con el número de llamada sin costo (Toll-free) Vehicle Safety Hotline de NHTSA al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), o visitar la página https://www.safercar.gov. Sinceramente le pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que pueda haberle causado esta campaña de seguridad, pero tenga garantizado que su seguridad es nuestra principal preocupación. Atentamente, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Número de campaña de seguridad NHTSA: 20V-770 Número de campaña de Acura: MAZ Número de boletín de servicio: 21-018 DIVISIÓN AUTOMOTRIZ American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 1919 Torrance Blvd., – P.O. Box 2215 Torrance, CA 90509-9870

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Next Unread Message View Message DATE: January 22, 2021 TO: All Acura Sales, Service & Parts Managers, and Personnel FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Re: Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2013-2015 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid Driveshaft Failure ACURA On December 10, 2020, Acura notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2013-2015 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid vehicles. Due to improper manufacturing processes, the paint coating on the driveshaft may peel and chip over time, exposing the bare driveshaft. Exposure of the driveshaft to sodium chloride, a snow melting/road de-icing agent used predominantly in the “Salt Belt” regions of the country, may cause it to corrode. Under a high torque condition, a corroded driveshaft may break, rendering the vehicle unmovable, or it may roll while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash. Refer to your eResponsibility report or do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected. Due to a process error, a number of VINs were misidentified as ineligible for the recall and were removed from the final affected range. As of January 15, 2021, these VINs have been reactivated and will now indicate open and eligible for service bulletin 20-051. Please check any potentially eligible VIN either in dealer inventory or during a service visit to determine if the recall condition applies. Sent on 01 22 2021 Expires on 03 10 2021 From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Subject Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2013-2015 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid Driveshaft Failure INTERACTIVE NETWORK American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 1 of 1

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View Message DATE: April 8, 2021 TO: All Acura Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Re: UPDATE Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2013-2015 ILX Driveshaft Failure PARTS AND SERVICE BULLETIN UPDATE Please be advised that as of today, April 8, 2021, parts are available for the 2013-2015 ILX model via open order under the following service bulletin: 21-018, Safety Recall: 2013-2015 ILX Driveshaft Inspection This bulletin includes inspection, parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall. SUMMARY On December 10, 2020, Acura notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2013-2015 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid vehicles for improperly manufactured driveshafts that may corrode when driven under certain road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Refer to your eResponsibility report or do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected. Failure to repair a vehicle as necessary prior to sale may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits. As always, be sure to do an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership to determine eligibility for any open campaigns. Sent on 04 08 2021 Expires on 06 26 2021 From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Subject UPDATE Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2013-2015 ILX Driveshaft Failure INTERACTIVE NETWORK American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 1 of 1

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Next Unread Message View Message DATE: April 15, 2021 TO: All Acura Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Re: UPDATE Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2013 ILX Hybrid Driveshaft Failure PARTS AND SERVICE BULLETIN UPDATE Please be advised that as of today, April 15, 2021, parts are available for the 2013 ILX Hybrid model through the controlled parts ordering system under the following revised service bulletin: 21-018, Safety Recall: 2013-2015 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid Driveshaft Inspection This bulle􀆟n includes inspection, parts, repair, and warranty information related to this recall. SUMMARY On December 10, 2020, Acura notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2013-2015 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid vehicles for improperly manufactured driveshafts that may corrode when driven under certain road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Refer to your eResponsibility report or do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected. Failure to repair a vehicle as necessary prior to sale may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits. As always, be sure to do an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership to determine eligibility for any open campaigns. Sent on 04 15 2021 Expires on 07 03 2021 From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Subject UPDATE Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2013 ILX Hybrid Driveshaft Failure INTERACTIVE NETWORK American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 1 of 1

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Next Unread Message View Message DATE: December 11, 2020 TO: All Acura Sales, Service & Parts Managers, and Personnel FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Re: Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2013-2015 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid Driveshaft Failure On December 10, 2020, Acura notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2013-2015 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid vehicles for improperly manufactured driveshafts that may corrode when driven under certain road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Refer to your eResponsibility report or do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected. Failure to repair a vehicle as necessary prior to sale may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits. BACKGROUND Due to improper manufacturing processes, the paint coating on the driveshaft may peel and chip over 􀆟me, exposing the bare driveshaft. Exposure of the driveshaft to sodium chloride, a snow melting/road de-icing agent used predominantly in the “Salt Belt” regions of the country, may cause it to corrode. Under a high torque condition, a corroded drive haft may break, rendering the vehicle unmovable or increasing the possibility it may roll while in Park. REPAIR Repair procedures are currently unavailable at launch. We will notify you when repair procedures become available. PARTS Parts are currently unavailable at launch. We will notify you when parts become available. TOOLS There are no special tools needed for this recall. SERVICE BULLETIN Placeholder service bulletin 20-051, Safety Recall: 2013-15 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid Driveshaft Failure, has beenposted to the Service Information System (SIS) as of December 11, 2020. CLIENT NOTIFICATION Acura expects to begin client notification in early February 2021. As always, be sure to do an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership to determine eligibility for any open campaigns. Sent on 12 11 2020 Expires on 02 26 2021 From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Subject Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2013-2015 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid Driveshaft Failure INTERACTIVE NETWORK American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 1 of 1

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Next Unread Message View Message DATE: December 17, 2020 TO: All Acura Sales, Service & Parts Managers, and Personnel FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Re: UPDATE-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2013-2015 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid Driveshaft Failure Please be advised that the affected VIN population for this recall has been finalized as of today. Any unaffected VINs have now been marked closed “C” for service bulletin 20-051 in iN VIN status inquiry. Repair procedures are still currently unavailable. We will notify you when repair procedures become available. BACKGROUND On December 10, 2020, Acura notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2013-2015 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid vehicles for improperly manufactured driveshafts that may corrode when driven under certain road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Refer to your eResponsibility report or do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected. Failure to repair a vehicle as necessary prior to sale may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits. Due to improper manufacturing processes, the paint coating on the driveshaft may peel and chip over 􀆟me, exposing the bare driveshaft. Exposure of the driveshaft to sodium chloride, a snow melting/road de-icing agent used predominantly in the “Salt Belt” regions of the country, may cause it to corrode. Under a high torque condition, a corroded drive haft may break, rendering the vehicle unmovable or increasing the possibility it may roll while in Park. As always, be sure to do an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership to determine eligibility for any open campaigns. Sent on 12 17 2020 Expires on 03 05 2021 From Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls Subject UPDATE-Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2013-2015 ILX and 2013 ILX Hybrid Driveshaft Fai INTERACTIVE NETWORK American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Page 1 of 1

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