A part dimension error in the seat belts of certain 2014-2015 Acura MDX and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles will have approximately 43,000 owners returning to their dealership to have the defect repaired. According to reports, the relationship between the tolerances within the seat belt re-tractor versus low temperatures could affect the operation of the belts. The driver and front passenger seat belts may not extend or retract in low temperatures, increasing the risk of injury during an accident.
Owners wanting more information about the problem can call Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda’s number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX and JK8 for the RLX. The NHTSA campaign number is 14V-639.