Honda Motor Co. is pulling back 7,751 Acura RLX sedans because bolts might not have been secured Edmunds reported Monday.
"It is possible that one or more of the eight bolts that attach several rear suspension components were not tightened properly," according to the automaker. "A bolt that is not properly fastened could loosen over time and fall out, possibly allowing a portion of the rear suspension to move out of proper alignment, increasing the risk of a crash." There have been no accidents, crashes, or injuries reported as a result of the recall.
The recall is slated to start in January when Acura dealerships will examine the cars, and make sure the bolts are not loose. Those who are having an issue before then can bring their vehicle to a dealership.
The company found the issue while working on a vehicle at a manufacturing plant in Alabama according to information from Car Connection. Mechanics then examined the cars at the plant, and came across 15 more cars without bolts.
Honda also pulled back 344,187 Odyssey minivans made in 2007 and 2008 because of an issue with the van's vehicle stability assist system software, which can give the van the power to stop by itself according to a company press release.
The 2014 Acura RLX has 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, LED taillights, front, and rear parking sensors, heated, and auto-dimming side mirrors, and windshield wipers that can detect when it rains. There are also Milano perforated leather seats.
"This RLX achieves our goal of beautiful, timeless design with flowing lines that make a statement from any angle," Jerry Chenkin, executive vice president at Acura Canada told Performance Publication's Group PAS Mag. "Like the new ILX, RDX and MDX, this new RLX represents Acura's return to setting new standards in the luxury market."
