What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021731
- Recall date
- 3 December 2021
- Make
- Acura
- Models
- Rdx
- Model years
- 2021
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Powertrain
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 57
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the left-front axle shaft was not properly heat-treated. As a result, the axle shaft could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Also, if this happens and the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could roll away. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle rollaway could increase the risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnAcura will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the left-front axle shaft.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2021731.