American Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain Trailer Hitch Harness Kits, Part Number 08L91-TZ5-200. These kits are for use in 2014 model year Acura MDX vehicles. The trailer hitch kit has a subharness that is incorrectly wired such that there may be no power supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) – Trailer Hitch Harness Kit
| Report Received Date | 07/22/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13E040000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Acura Customer Service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this campaign is JB2. |
| Recall Code | JB2 |
| Potentially Affected | 2779 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13E040000) |
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