NHTSA Complaint #11365183 — 2017 ACURA RDX ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11365183
Vehicle	2017 ACURA RDX
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 1, 2020
Date Filed	October 19, 2020
Mileage	37,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND LOSS MOTIVE POWER. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS DESIGNED FOR LESS THAN ONE MINUTE BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SCHALLER ACURA (345 CENTER ST, MANCHESTER, CT 06040, (860) 647-7077) WHO WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE REOCCURRED AT 35-40 MPH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,800.

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