(5MinNewsBreak.com) – Raising serious questions about the reliability of popular American-made brands, the federal government’s highway safety agency has launched a probe into potential engine failures affecting up to 1.4 million vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating reports of engine failures in Honda and Acura vehicles sporting 3.5-liter V6 engines.
The probe covers models including the 2016-2020 Honda Pilot, 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2018-2020 Acura TLX and 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline.
This investigation stems from 173 complaints from vehicle owners about engine faults, specifically connecting rod bearing failures.
The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has opened a recall query to determine the extent of the problem in vehicles that were not covered by a previous recall in 2023.
The 2023 recall affected nearly 250,000 vehicles due to a crankshaft manufacturing defect that caused connecting rod bearing failure.
Honda blamed the issue on improper equipment settings used to manufacture the crankshaft, which caused crank pins to be out of specification.
Although no injuries have been reported, one crash and one fire have been linked to this defect. Additionally, Honda has received 1,450 warranty claims related to the issue.
These incidents raise concerns about the safety of American drivers and their families who rely on these vehicles for daily transportation.
The NHTSA’s investigation comes at a time when American consumers are already grappling with rising costs and economic uncertainty.
This is not the first time Honda has faced scrutiny over vehicle safety. In October 2023, the company recalled nearly 1.7 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a steering issue.
The repeated recalls and investigations raise questions about Honda’s quality control measures regarding potentially dangerous vehicles.
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