2022 Acura MDX Accessory Heated Steering Wheel Does Not Work

NHTSA ID Number: 10190297

Manufacturer Communication Number: BBTS210304

Summary

Tech Line Summary Article – We’ve received reports that the accessory heated steering wheel does not work after installation. Our investigation has revealed that certain accessory kits may have the incorrect cable reel. Before starting the installation, check to make sure you have a kit with the correct cable reel by inspecting the label on the steering wheel side. The correct cable reel will have the label shown below.

1 Affected Product

Vehicle


MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
ACURA	MDX	2022

If you have a cable with a different label, return the kit to your parts department and use a different kit that has the correct cable reel. If no other kit is available, order the correct replacement cable reel, P/N 77900-TGV-D72.

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

April 2021
BTS210304 Version 1

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10190297

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