NHTSA ID Number: 10118511
Manufacturer Communication Number: Service Bulletin
TSB/Document Date: 2017-10-05
Summary
Service bulletin - In extremely cold weather, -4 F (-20 C), interference in the front seat belt retractor mechanism may not allow the front seat belt to extend or retract properly.
Service Bulletin
October 8, 2014
14-038
BTB 00236 (1410)
Safety Recall: Front Seatbelts Will Not Extend or Retract Properly in
Extremely Cold Weather
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
2014–15
2014
Model
MDX
RLX
Trim
ALL
ALL
VIN Range
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
BACKGROUND
In extremely cold weather, -4 ºF (-20 ºC), interference in the front seat belt retractor mechanism may not allow the front
seat belt to extend or retract properly.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be repaired
before they are sold.
Should your dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes injury or damage because of the recalled
item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify
American Honda
for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this recall, do a VIN status
inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace both front seat belt tensioners/E-pretensioners.
CLIENT INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Acura automobile dealer.
© 2014 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved
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PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE: Make sure that you order parts by VIN to ensure that you receive the correct part for the applicable trim and
color.
Part Name
Color
Pillar Clip (MDX only)
Part Number
Quantity
91561-TA5-A01
2
MDX Driver’s Seat Belt Tensioner:
Base
SH-AWD
Tech
Tech SH-AWD
Tech with Entertainment
Tech with Entertainment SH-AWD
Sandstorm
04818-TZ5-A00ZA
1
Light Jewel
Gray
04818-TZ5-A00ZB
1
Premium Black
04818-TZ5-A00ZC
1
Eucalyptus
04818-TZ5-A00ZD
1
MDX Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Tensioner:
Base
SH-AWD
Tech
Tech SH-AWD
Tech with Entertainment
Tech with Entertainment SH-AWD
Sandstorm
04814-TZ5-A00ZA
1
Light Jewel
Gray
04814-TZ5-A00ZB
1
Premium Black
04814-TZ5-A00ZC
1
Eucalyptus
04814-TZ5-A00ZD
1
MDX Driver’s Seat Belt E-Pretensioner:
Advance with Entertainment
Advance with Entertainment SH-AWD
Sandstorm
04818-TZ5-A60ZA
1
Light Jewel
Gray
04818-TZ5-A60ZB
1
Premium Black
04818-TZ5-A60ZC
1
Eucalyptus
04818-TZ5-A60ZD
1
Sandstorm
04814-TZ5-A60ZA
1
Light Jewel
Gray
04814-TZ5-A60ZB
1
Premium Black
04814-TZ5-A60ZC
1
Eucalyptus
04814-TZ5-A60ZD
1
RLX Driver’s Seat Belt Tensioner:
Base
Base with Navigation
Tech
Tech with Audio
Black
04818-TY2-A00ZC
1
RLX Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Tensioner:
Base
Base with Navigation
Tech
Tech with Audio
Black
04814-TY2-A00ZC
1
RLX Driver’s Seat Belt Tensioner:
Tech
Beige
04818-TY2-A00ZF
1
RLX Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Tensioner:
Tech
Beige
04814-TY2-A00ZF
1
RLX Driver’s Seat Belt Tensioner:
Tech
Tech With Audio
Off-White
04818-TY2-A00ZH
1
MDX Front Passenger’s Seat Belt E-Pretensioner:
Advance with Entertainment
Advance with Entertainment SH-AWD
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RLX Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Tensioner:
Tech
Tech With Audio
Off-White
04814-TY2-A00ZH
1
RLX Driver’s Seat Belt E-Pretensioner:
Advance
Black
04818-TY2-A10ZC
1
Beige
04818-TY2-A10ZF
1
Off-White
04818-TY2-A10ZH
1
Black
04814-TY2-A10ZC
1
Beige
04814-TY2-A10ZF
1
Off-White
04814-TY2-A10ZH
1
RLX Front Passenger’s Seat Belt E-Pretensioner:
Advance
REQUIRED TOOLS
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
Seat Belt Disassembly Tool (MDX only) (includes seat belt disassembly
tool plate and seat belt disassembly tool pin)
07AAF-SNAA150
1
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Year/Model
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Failed Part
Number
2014–15 MDX
854117
1.0 hr
5ZY00
JK700
04814-TZ5-A00ZA
2014 RLX
854117
Replace both front seat
belt tensioners/
e-pretensioners.
1.0 hr
5ZY00
JK800
04814-TY2-A00ZC
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE: MDX is shown; RLX is similar.
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure.
2. Remove the seat belt lower anchor covers.
NOTE: Remove the MDX driver’s side cover only. After you remove the lower anchor bolt in step 3, go to step 4 to
disconnect the lower anchor connector on the passenger’s side.
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3. Remove the lower anchor bolt.
4. MDX Passenger’s Side Only – Remove the front seat belt lower anchor connector.
•
Slowly insert the seat belt disassembly tool plate into the holes in the back of the lap connector cover as shown.
•
With the tool inserted, carefully insert the seat belt disassembly tool pin into the hole in the lap connector cover,
and unlock the lap connector by pushing in on the pin.
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•
While pulling the seat belt upward, remove the disassembly tool pin. As soon as you remove the disassembly
tool pin from the lap connector, the anchor connector will separate from the lap connector.
5. Remove the B-pillar upper and lower trim.
6. Remove the front seat belt upper anchor bolt.
7. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector.
8. If applicable, disconnect the E-pretensioner motor connector and the E-pretensioner spool sensor connector.
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9. Remove the seat belt tensioner/E-pretensioner assembly.
10. Install the new seat belt tensioner/E-pretensioner and torque the bolts as shown.
MDX
RLX
11. Install and torque the new front seat upper anchor bolt.
•
•
MDX: 32 N·m (24 lb-ft)
RLX: 39 N·m (29 lb-ft)
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12. Reconnect the connectors.
13. Reinstall the B-pillar upper and lower trim.
NOTE: On the MDX, you must replace the clip in the upper B-pillar trim.
14. MDX Passenger’s Side Only – Reconnect the seat belt lower anchor connector.
NOTE: Make sure the seat belt is not twisted, and the latch plate is facing the passenger’s seat.
15. Reinstall and torque the lower anchor bolt.
•
•
MDX: 47 N·m (36 lb-ft)
RLX: 40 N·m (30 lb-ft)
16. Reinstall the lower anchor cover.
17. Do the battery reconnection procedure.
END
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