(AmericanProsperity.com) – The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is scrutinizing potential engine failures affecting over 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.
The investigation is casting a shadow on models with 3.5-liter V6 engines. Models under investigation include the 2016-2020 Honda Pilot, 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2018-2020 Acura TLX and 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline.
According to reports, this significant examination follows 173 complaints about engine faults, specifically the failure of connecting rod bearings.
However, this is not an isolated issue. In 2023, Honda issued a recall for nearly 250,000 vehicles due to a crankshaft manufacturing defect that was linked to connecting rod bearing failures.
These recurring problems cast doubt on Honda’s manufacturing processes and quality control.
This probe seeks to determine any vehicle failures that were not covered by last year’s recall.
Car owners are rightly concerned about driving vehicles that might be more dangerous than expected, thanks to corporate oversights that should have been addressed long ago.
The controversy heats up as the NHTSA uncovers new issues of engine failure, including one accident caused by this defect, though no injuries have been recorded yet.
The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is set to review complaints to understand the full scope and severity of this issue.
This scrutiny comes on the heels of several warranty claims and a reported fire, further raising the stakes.
As stated in previous public statements, Honda is willing to fully cooperate with the investigation.
However, the company’s assurances may not be enough to soothe frustrated customers. Many are skeptical and questioning whether corporate America’s lip service is real or just a stunt to avoid responsibility.
Amid this problem, the NHTSA seeks to ensure manufacturers are held accountable for any vehicle defects.
For instance, the agency’s previous oversight led to the recall of almost 1.7 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a steering issue.
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