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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V639
Manufacturer Honda
(American Honda Motor Co.)
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 43,481
Front Seat Belts Not may not Function in Cold
A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Summary
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013.
In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.
Remedy
Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge.
The recall began in November 2014.
Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238.
Honda’s number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Check if your Acura has a Recall
B14-038
February 27, 2015
00236-01580 Version 3
Safety Recall: Front Seatbelts Will Not Extend or Retract Properly in Extremely Cold Weather
Supersedes 14-038, dated December 18, 2014, to revise the information highlighted in yellow
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Year | Model | Trim | VIN Range |
| 2014–15 | MDX | ALL | Check the iN VIN status for eligibility |
| 2014 | RLX | ALL | Check the iN VIN status for eligibility |
REVISION SUMMARY
Under PARTS INFORMATION, a note was added.
BACKGROUND
In extremely cold weather, -4º F (-20º C), interference in the front seat belt retractor mechanism may not allow the front seat belt to extend or retract properly.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.
Should your dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace both front seat belt tensioners/E-pretensioners.
PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE: Make sure that you order parts by VIN to ensure that you receive the correct part for the applicable trim and color.
| Part Name | Color | Part Number | Quantity |
| Pillar Clip (MDX only) | 91561-TA5-A01 | 2 | |
| MDX Driver’s Seat Belt Tensioner: Base SH-AWD Tech Tech SH-AWD Tech with Entertainment Tech with Entertainment SH-AWD | Sandstorm | 04818-TZ5-A00ZA | 1 |
| Light Jewel Gray | 04818-TZ5-A00ZB | 1 | |
| Premium Black | 04818-TZ5-A00ZC | 1 | |
| Eucalyptus | 04818-TZ5-A00ZD | 1 | |
| MDX Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Tensioner: Base SH-AWD Tech Tech SH-AWD Tech with Entertainment Tech with Entertainment SH-AWD | Sandstorm | 04814-TZ5-A00ZA | 1 |
| Light Jewel Gray | 04814-TZ5-A00ZB | 1 | |
| Premium Black | 04814-TZ5-A00ZC | 1 | |
| Eucalyptus | 04814-TZ5-A00ZD | 1 | |
| MDX Driver’s Seat Belt E-Pretensioner: Advance with Entertainment Advance with Entertainment SH-AWD | Sandstorm | 04818-TZ5-A60ZA | 1 |
| Light Jewel Gray | 04818-TZ5-A60ZB | 1 | |
| Premium Black | 04818-TZ5-A60ZC | 1 | |
| Eucalyptus | 04818-TZ5-A60ZD | 1 | |
| MDX Front Passenger’s Seat Belt E-Pretensioner: Advance with Entertainment Advance with Entertainment SH-AWD | Sandstorm | 04814-TZ5-A60ZA | 1 |
| Light Jewel Gray | 04814-TZ5-A60ZB | 1 | |
| Premium Black | 04814-TZ5-A60ZC | 1 | |
| Eucalyptus | 04814-TZ5-A60ZD | 1 | |
| RLX Driver’s Seat Belt Tensioner: Base Base with Navigation Tech Tech with Audio | Black | 04818-TY2-A00ZC | 1 |
| RLX Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Tensioner: Base Base with Navigation Tech Tech with Audio | Black | 04814-TY2-A00ZC | 1 |
| RLX Driver’s Seat Belt Tensioner: Tech | Gray | 04818-TY2-A00ZF | 1 |
| RLX Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Tensioner: Tech | Gray | 04814-TY2-A00ZF | 1 |
| RLX Driver’s Seat Belt Tensioner: Tech Tech With Audio | Off-White | 04818-TY2-A00ZH | 1 |
| RLX Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Tensioner: Tech Tech With Audio | Off-White | 04814-TY2-A00ZH | 1 |
| RLX Driver’s Seat Belt E-Pretensioner: Advance | Black | 04818-TY2-A10ZC | 1 |
| Gray | 04818-TY2-A10ZF | 1 | |
| Off-White | 04818-TY2-A10ZH | 1 | |
| RLX Front Passenger’s Seat Belt E-Pretensioner: Advance | Black | 04814-TY2-A10ZC | 1 |
| Gray | 04814-TY2-A10ZF | 1 | |
| Off-White | 04814-TY2-A10ZH | 1 |
Note: Follow your standard procedure for disposing of the seat belt tensioner and E-Pretensioner.
REQUIRED TOOLS
| Part Name | Part Number | Quantity |
| Seat Belt Disassembly Tool (MDX only) (includes seat belt disassembly tool plate and seat belt disassembly tool pin) | 07AAF-SNAA150 | 1 |
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
| Year/ Model | Operation Number | Description | Flat Rate Time | Defect Code | Symptom Code | Failed Part Number |
| 2014–15 MDX | 854117 | Replace both front seat belt tensioners/ e-pretensioners. | 1.0 hr | 5ZY00 | JK700 | 04814-TZ5-A00ZA |
| 2014 RLX | 854117 | 1.0 hr | 5ZY00 | JK800 | 04814-TY2-A00ZC |
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE: MDX is shown; RLX is similar.
- Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure.
- Remove the seat belt lower anchor covers.
NOTE: Remove the MDX driver’s side cover only. After you remove the lower anchor bolt in step 3, go to step 4 to disconnect the lower anchor connector on the passenger’s side.
- Remove the lower anchor bolt.
- MDX Passenger’s Side Only: Remove the front seat belt lower anchor connector.
- Slowly insert the seat belt disassembly tool plate into the holes in the back of the lap connector cover as shown.
- With the tool inserted, carefully insert the seat belt disassembly tool pin into the hole in the lap connector cover and unlock the lap connector by pushing in on the pin.
- While pulling the seat belt upward, remove the disassembly tool pin. As soon as you remove the disassembly tool pin from the lap connector, the anchor connector will separate from the lap connector.
- Remove the B-pillar upper and lower trim.
- Remove the front seat belt upper anchor bolt.
- Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector.
- If applicable, disconnect the E-pretensioner motor connector and the E-pretensioner spool sensor connector.
- Remove the seat belt tensioner/E-pretensioner assembly.
- Install the new seat belt tensioner/E-pretensioner and torque the bolts as shown.
- Install and torque the new front seat upper anchor bolt.
- MDX: 32 N·m (24 lb-ft)
- RLX: 39 N·m (29 lb-ft)
- Reconnect the connectors.
- Reinstall the B-pillar upper and lower trim.
NOTE: On the MDX, you must replace the clip in the upper B-pillar trim.
- MDX Passenger’s Side Only: Reconnect the seat belt lower anchor connector.
NOTE: Make sure the seat belt is not twisted and the latch plate is facing the passenger’s seat.
- Reinstall and torque the lower anchor bolt.
- MDX: 47 N·m (36 lb-ft)
- RLX: 40 N·m (30 lb-ft)
- Reinstall the lower anchor cover.
- Do the battery reconnection procedure.
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