Honda Recalls Approximately 250,000 Vehicles in the US

Honda Motor Co., the popular automotive tycoon, has recently issued a recall of nearly a quarter of a million vehicles in the United States. The recall is due to a suspected manufacturing glitch that could potentially lead to engines malfunctioning, stalling, or abruptly stopping while on the road.

The recall applies to specific models and years as follows: Acura TLX cars (2015 to 2020), Acura MDX SUVs (2016 to 2020), Ridgeline pickup trucks (2017 and 2019), Odyssey minivans (2018 to 2019), and Pilot SUVs (2016 and 2018 to 2019).

Honda’s news of a recall comes around the same time as similar announcements from Kia and Hyundai. The two automobile giants have issued recalls of more than 3 million vehicles due to fire risk concerns.

Honda elaborated on the nature of the defect, stating that an error in the manufacturing of the engine crankshaft might lead to the connecting rod prematurely wearing and seizing in the engine of affected vehicles. The automaker added that potential signs of a possible manufacturing error range from abnormal engine noise and decreased engine output to engine stalling and an illuminated engine check lamp.

The first market complaint regarding this defect was recorded in February 2020, according to documents published last week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As of Nov. 3, Honda has gathered 1,450 warranty claims linked to the problem, although there have been no reports of injuries or deaths tied to these issues.

Owners of vehicles that fall within the affected range will receive direct notification by mail starting Jan. 2. Honda’s dealerships will conduct inspections and, if required, perform repairs or replacements on the affected vehicles’ engines. In a step toward customer goodwill, Honda has confirmed that it will also reimburse owners who have made out-of-pocket payments for repairs related to this issue.

Honda assures that the manufacturing defect has been rectified in production since 2020.