Brake Hold/VSA Modulator Recall

June 23, 2023

*This document features select information from the “Part 573 Safety Recall Report” submitted by Honda to NHTSA. The full document may be viewed on the NHTSA here.

Vehicle Information

*Model Year Start: 2023		*Model Year End: 2023	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: 4-Door
*Model:　Civic			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 11/23/2022		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 12/13/2022
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*Model Year Start: 2023		*Model Year End: 2023	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Acura			Body Style: SUV
*Model:　RDX			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 12/1/2022		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 12/5/2022
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☐Not Sequential VINs	End:

*Model Year Start: 2023		*Model Year End: 2023	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Acura			Body Style: 4-Door
*Model:　Integra			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 11/30/2022		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 1/4/2023
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☐Not Sequential VINs	End:

*Model Year Start: 2022		*Model Year End: 2022	Type: Light Vehicles
*Make:　Honda			Body Style: 4-Door
*Model:　Accord			Powertrain: Gas
*Production Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	*Begin: 12/1/2022		*Descriptive Information to include: The recall population was determined based on supplier and manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
	*End: 12/6/2022
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Number potentially involved: 386

Estimated percentage of involved with defect: 100%

Defect / Noncompliance Description

*Describe the defect or noncompliance:
A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator was damaged during the manufacturing process, resulting in an insufficient seal on the valve. The insufficient seal can result in potential brake fluid leakage in the VSA modulator.

*Describe the safety risk:
If the vehicle’s brake hold feature is engaged, the vehicle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Describe the cause:
During the assembly of the VSA modulator’s ball valve, the ball was damaged due to a foreign object getting stuck in the caulking tool that seals the valve. As a result, the valves may not sufficiently seal.

Identify the Remedy

Describe the defect / noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacturer’s plan for reimbursement:
Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda dealer. The dealer will replace the VSA modulator.

Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense will be eligible for
reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.

Identify the Recall Schedule

Describe the recall schedule for notifications:
Dealer notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 6/16/2023. Owner notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 7/24/2023.

Where Concerned Owners Can Seek More Information

Owners can determine if their specific vehicles are included in the recall by visiting www.recalls.honda.com or www.recalls.acura.com or by calling (888) 234-2138.

Media Inquiries

Brad_Nelson@na.honda.com

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