Honda / Acura Brake Recall - Loose Fastener on Brake Booster Assembly - Lemon Law
Honda and Acura are recalling nearly 125,000 total vehicles due to a component in the brake system that was potentially improperly assembled, which could ultimately lead to brake failure.
The models affected include are:
2020-2021 Honda Civic
2020-2023 Ridgeline
2021-2023 Passport
2021-2022 Pilot
2020 Acura MDX (see also Acura lemon law).
Honda says the brake master cylinder “may have been improperly fastened to the brake booster assembly during production.” Specifically, the tie rod fastener is the problem point. Honda says that if it was improperly assembled, that could result in loose or missing tie rod nuts. If this is the case, when you hit the brakes, a bending load can be placed on the brake booster tie rod studs, which could in turn cause the tie rod studs to break. This then allows the brake master cylinder to separate from the brake booster, which Honda says could result in diminished or lost brake function.
Here is the official acknowledgement from NHTSA:
June 29, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V458000
Loose Fastener on Brake Booster Assembly
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V458000
Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 124,077
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
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.nhtsa.gov.