Honda is recalling 294,612 vehicles in the U.S. due to a software error that can cause the engine to stall or lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted a notice blaming the issue on a faulty software program in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU). The recall affects:
2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S
2023-2025 Honda Pilot
2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S
Honda dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by March 17.
Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 (Recall numbers EL1 and AL0). They can also reach the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov for more information.
Last month, American Faith reported Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are reportedly set to begin negotiations toward a merger, aiming to combine resources and strengthen their position against global electric vehicle (EV) competitors. The news, first reported by the Nikkei newspaper on Tuesday, marks a potential seismic shift in the automotive industry.
The two companies are considering uniting under a single holding company, with a memorandum of understanding expected to be signed soon to formalize the discussions. This move comes as both manufacturers face increasing pressure to innovate and scale their EV production to compete with larger players like Tesla and Chinese automakers.
Honda and Nissan have traditionally operated independently, but the rapid transformation of the global automotive market toward electrification has pushed even established companies to explore strategic partnerships. By pooling their resources, both automakers could accelerate EV development, reduce costs, and expand their market reach.
As of now, neither Honda nor Nissan has commented publicly on the report. If the merger proceeds, it could reshape the competitive landscape, especially in the EV sector, where economies of scale and technological advancements are critical.
