2014-15 RLX Headlight LED Lens Film Delaminates Safety Recall Q&A
The reflective film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the vehicle no longer
What is the reason for this recall?
conforming to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108.
The reflective film is too porous, which allows moisture to penetrate behind the backing and degrade the adhesive that
Why is the reflective film peeling?
holds it in place.
How did Acura discover this
The issue was discovered during a new vehicle inspection at an Acura dealer.
problem?
What will be done to recalled
An Acura dealer will replace both headlight assemblies, free of charge.
vehicles?
Does this problem affect all RLX
Yes. All 2014-2015 RLX vehicles are included in this recall. Any unsold units will be repaired prior to sale.
models?
How long will the
Customers should ask their dealers for a total time estimate when making an appointment, as each dealer’s daily schedule
inspection/repair take?
is different.
Have there been any injuries?
No. Acura has not received any reports of injuries resulting from, or related to, this condition.
Letters to owners of affected 2014-2015 RLX vehicles will be mailed starting in early-Feb. 2015. Additionally, owners of
When will customers be notified?
these vehicles are now able to determine if their vehicles require repair by going to www.recalls.acura.com.
This issue can result in slightly diminished light output from the headlights. Drivers should exercise normal caution when
driving at night or with limited visibility.
What should a customer do if
their vehicle is experiencing a
problem now?
However, we want each customer who receives a notification letter to have their vehicle inspected and, if necessary,
repaired.
Have all of the vehicles being
recalled been sold to customers?
No. Any unsold vehicles in Acura dealer inventory will be repaired before they are delivered to a customer.
How many were not yet sold
Approximately 1,500 RLX vehicles were unsold when the stop sale order was issued.
when the stop sale order was
issued?
Is there a potential to include
We are confident that we have identified all of the potentially affected vehicles and do not expect to add any in the future.
other vehicles in the future?
Where were these vehicles built? All of the included vehicles were built at Sayama, Saitama, Japan.
US: 9,751
Canada: 633
How many vehicles are affected Mexico: 75
Panama: 6
by this recall?
China: 46
Worldwide Total: 10,511