- Acura isn’t aware of any field reports, accidents, or injuries directly related to the fault.
- Impacted owners will be alerted to the recall around February 24.
- Acura dealers will need to inspect the bolts and tighten them if needed.
The Acura ZDX, co-developed with General Motors on the American firm’s Ultium platform, is a surprisingly good EV. However, it’s now the subject of a new recall in the United States because the high-voltage cables and battery coolant lines may be susceptible to damage. That’s not something you want to hear in an electric vehicle and as such, owners would be wise to get to a dealer pronto.
Acura says that during the assembly of the ZDX, the bolts used on the passenger-side front sway bar may not have been properly fastened. Over time, the bolts could loosen and separate from the SUV’s frame. In doing so, the sway bar and/or the bracket may hit the high-voltage cables, or perhaps the battery coolant lines.
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If these cables or lines are badly damaged, the ZDX could shut off completely and may become undrivable. If this happens while driving, well, it doesn’t take a genius to realize the results could be disastrous. Owners may be alerted to the issue if they notice a clunk or rattle from the front passenger side of the SUV while driving.
Fortunately for Acura, the issue isn’t hugely widespread, and only impacts 118 vehicles GM built between March 22, 2024, and October 14, 2024. It also hasn’t received any warranty claims, or field reports, or is aware of any injuries or accidents caused by damaged cables or coolant lines. Acura says GM reconfigured the dual spindle tool used to tighten the bolts on October 23, ensuring vehicles built after that date are unaffected.
Registered owners of 2024 Acura ZDX models will be contacted by mail around February 24 and asked to make a trip to a local Acura dealer. The bolts will be inspected and if necessary, tightened. Repairs may also need to be done to the stabilizer bar, bracket, high-voltage cables, and EV battery coolant lines.
