Honda has recalled nearly 250,000 vehicles because of concerns the engines could stall, according to documents released Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
A manufacturing defect could cause the bearings of the connected rods to wear and seize, damaging the engine, Honda said. This could cause the engine to stop running properly or stall, increasing the risk of an accident, fire or injury.
Honda has listed several things to look for that could indicate a problem, including engine stalling, unusual noises, and reduced engine performance.
The recall affects some Honda Pilot SUVs and Odyssey minivans manufactured between 2018 and 2019, some 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline pickup trucks, certain 2016 to 2020 Acura TLX vehicles, and a number of Acura MDX SUVs the years 2016 to 2020.
Honda said it filed 1,450 warranty claims due to the problem, but has reported no injuries. Owners will be notified by email starting January 2nd and dealers will inspect, repair or replace engines if necessary.
Customers are advised to take their cars to a Honda dealer to “inspect and repair the engine free of charge or replace it if necessary.” Those who have already paid out of pocket to fix the problems will receive a refund, Honda said.
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