Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.

Actions

Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.

Documents (13)

• Statement by American Honda Regarding Front Driveshaft Recall: 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid: December 13, 2021
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - STOP SALE NOTICE: 2021 CMX1100A/D #1 Radiator Cap Replacement: December 16, 2021
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Stop Sale/Safety Recall: 2021 RDX Front Driveshaft Outboard Joint: December 3, 2021
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Part 573, Defect Information Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall 573 Report - December 13, 2021
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - January 2022
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - January 2022
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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