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Acura Recalls 323,000 For Brake Light

David KileyBy David KileyApril 10, 2019No Comments2 Mins Read
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DETROIT, Mich.–Acura is recalling 323,000 of its 2014-2019 MDX SUVs because the brake lights in the rear liftgate can short out, leaving the vehicle harder to see at night and raising the risk of a crash.

According to the automaker, seals around the rear liftgate light may fail, allowing water to leak into the structures that house the lights and reach some electrical components. That contact with water can lead to the failure of the tailgate lights, among other issues.

In a statement released on Monday, Acura said it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the issue, and it will notify owners of affected vehicles in early May. We’re Not Loyal to Brands.
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The vehicles: 323,000 of the 2014-2019 MDX SUVs.

The problem: Seals can allow water to leak into the assemblies that house the lights on the liftgate. This could cause a short circuit and lead the lights to fail.

The fix: Dealers will replace the seals with updated parts or, if the light no longer works because of its contact with water, they will replace the light assembly and, if necessary, an associated wiring harness as well. The repairs will be at no charge to owners.

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David Kiley is Chief of Content for The BRAKE Report. Kiley is an award-winning business journalist and author, having covered the auto industry for USA Today, Businessweek, AOL/Huffington Post, as well as written articles for Automobile and Popular Mechanics.

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