Honda’s American arm announced Saturday that it will be recalling about 43,000 vehicles, covering two popular models from the 2014 and 2015 model years.
Both the 2014-15 Acura MDX SUV (36,000 units) and the 2014 Acura RLX sedan (7,000 units) are affected by the front seat belt-related recall, which could manifest in instances of sub-zero temperature. “In very low temperatures, the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelts may not release from the retracted position,” read Honda’s statement on the matter. “A seatbelt that cannot be used by the seat occupant increases the risk of injury in a crash.”
Honda is not aware of any crashes or injuries due to the seat belt issue, and confirmed that Acura dealers will replace affected front seat belts free of charge. Recalls are set to begin later this month.
Aside from the Acura MDX and Acura RLX, this week’s recalls have also included some 180,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango models from the 2014 model year. These vehicles suffer from safety system issues, where a short circuit could cause the systems to go offline, thus increasing risk in the event of an accident.