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:

  1. 2020-2021 Honda Civic

  2. 2020-2023 Ridgeline

  3. 2021-2023 Passport

  4. 2021-2022 Pilot

  5. 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

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

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.