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The NSX isn’t just an example of successful hybridization in the world of the supercar. It’s the most complicated car ever made by Honda, and this technological convolution makes it prone to malfunction.
As you would expect, Acura made a hash of it, announcing two recalls for the mid-engine land missile. Described as “preventive recalls,” the luxury division of American Honda Motor Co. announced that 793 and 967 vehicles are affected in the United States.
The 793 examples included of the first campaign have been built for the 2017 model year, and according to Acura, the third brake light might short-circuit without notice. If this case, an extremely important fuse blows up, leading to the deactivation of all brake lights.
Without regard to the most obvious wrong of this situation, there’s another detail that should be known about the NSX. If the brake lights don’t work, warning lights appear on the dashboard, making it impossible to restart the engine. The problem, according to the automaker, is the design of the third brake light.
As for the remaining 967 units of the second campaign, these 2017 and 2018 models are in dire need of new fuel tank, left and right. The crossover pipes, which offer a connection between the fuel tanks, are suspected to have been installed incorrectly at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.
In the worst case scenario, this mess-up could lead to fuel leak, translating to a vehicle fire. Acura isn’t aware of any fire, injury, or accident related to this issue. If you own an NSX, do check up your car at the nearest authorized dealer for both problems.
The telephone number (844) 682-2872 and automaker’s recall website are two other ways of finding out if your NSX is under recall. Last, but certainly not least, safercar.gov is another means to an end.
In related news, the NSX has received a number of updates for the 2019 model year (pictured in the gallery). Priced at $157,500, the latest breed in the NSX family costs $1,500 more than before. On the upside, you’re getting $4,700 worth of features as standard.
The 793 examples included of the first campaign have been built for the 2017 model year, and according to Acura, the third brake light might short-circuit without notice. If this case, an extremely important fuse blows up, leading to the deactivation of all brake lights.
Without regard to the most obvious wrong of this situation, there’s another detail that should be known about the NSX. If the brake lights don’t work, warning lights appear on the dashboard, making it impossible to restart the engine. The problem, according to the automaker, is the design of the third brake light.
As for the remaining 967 units of the second campaign, these 2017 and 2018 models are in dire need of new fuel tank, left and right. The crossover pipes, which offer a connection between the fuel tanks, are suspected to have been installed incorrectly at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.
In the worst case scenario, this mess-up could lead to fuel leak, translating to a vehicle fire. Acura isn’t aware of any fire, injury, or accident related to this issue. If you own an NSX, do check up your car at the nearest authorized dealer for both problems.
The telephone number (844) 682-2872 and automaker’s recall website are two other ways of finding out if your NSX is under recall. Last, but certainly not least, safercar.gov is another means to an end.
In related news, the NSX has received a number of updates for the 2019 model year (pictured in the gallery). Priced at $157,500, the latest breed in the NSX family costs $1,500 more than before. On the upside, you’re getting $4,700 worth of features as standard.
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