Acura is recalling 19,197 units of the 2014 MDX for a potential problem involving loose bolts. The affected vehicles were manufactured from May 6, 2013 through October 14, 2013.
"The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach," said NHTSA in its summary of the problem. "If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash."
The Japanese carmaker said it has no reports of crashes, injuries or customer complaints relative to this issue.
The recall is expected to begin in December and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
