Service bulletin B16-002

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10088348
Published by NHTSA	2017-01-11
Manufacturer's number	B16-002
Manufacturer's date	2016-02-16
NHTSA component	SERVICE BRAKES

NHTSA's summary

SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS FRONT BRAKE NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION. A VIBRATION MAY ALSO BE FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING. INSTALL NEW FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS TO REMEDY THIS CONDITION.

The document

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Components

Brakes

Vehicles listed
ACURA RDX	2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SB-16-002	2021-05-13. Service bulletin. SYMPTOM There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. CORRECTIVE ACTION Install new front brake discs and pads.
B19-009	2019-04-05. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
B17-016	2019-04-05. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-009, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder. If you completed work pursuant to S/B 17-016 on or before March 28, 2019, make sure to use the warranty claim information provided below.
B17-049	2019-04-05. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin - This bulletin replaces S/B 16-002, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder (2013-16 RDX). This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-009, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder. If you completed work pursuant to S/B 17-049 on or before March 28, 2019, make sure to use the warranty claim information provided below.
B17-049	2018-11-30. Service bulletin. "Service bulletin - There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. 2013-15 RDX and early 2016 RDX: Inspect the front brake discs for the proper date stamp. Then, either install new brake discs and pads, or refinish the front brake discs, and install new pads. Late 2016 RDX, 2017 RDX, and early 2018 RDX: Refinish the front brake discs, and install the new front brake pads."
DLR MSG - RFP -	2018-06-18. Service bulletin. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 RDXs with a complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as squealing, squeaking or grinding and it can occur when the brake pads are hot or cold. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFP -	2018-03-12. Service bulletin. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 RDXs with a complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as squealing, squeaking or grinding and it can occur when the brake pads are hot or cold. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFP -	2018-03-05. Service bulletin. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 RDXs with a complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as squealing, squeaking or grinding and it can occur when the brake pads are hot or cold. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFP -	2018-03-05. Service bulletin. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 RDXs with a complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as squealing, squeaking or grinding and it can occur when the brake pads are hot or cold. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFP -	2017-07-31. Service bulletin. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 RDXs with clients reporting brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.