Service bulletin B17-049
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10149640 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-30 |
| Manufacturer's number | B17-049 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2018-11-15 |
| NHTSA component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS |
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. 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."
The document
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Components
Brakes, Brake pads
| ACURA RDX | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 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. |
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| 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 - | 2018-03-05. 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. |
| B16-002 | 2017-06-30. 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. |
| B17-016 | 2017-06-30. Service bulletin. SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS FRONT BRAKE NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION. REFINISH THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND INSTALL THE NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS. |