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The U.S. government's Highway Safety Administration is investigating up to 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles after receiving complaints that their engines could fail.
The investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration includes Honda Pilot and Acura MDX models from 2016 to 2020, as well as Honda Odyssey and Acura TLX models from 2018 to 2020. Honda Ridgelines from 2017 to 2019 are also included in the probe.
According to a document on the website, a connecting rod bearing in a car equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine may fail, which could lead to complete engine failure. One owner even reported a vehicle accident.
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A similar recall occurred in 2023, with Honda recalling approximately 250,000 vehicles to fix a similar problem.
The new study does not include the same vehicles included in the 2023 recall.
For now, Honda intends to cooperate with the investigation.
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There have been about 1,450 warranty claims and no reports of injuries, according to the documents.
Dealers are in the process of inspecting the affected vehicles and repairing the problem if necessary.
Reuters contributed to this report.
