Unveiling the Escalating Security Concerns at Ploughing Camps

Honda and its luxury brand Acura are currently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a potential issue affecting multiple vehicle models. The investigation, which is the first step in risk assessment, involves over 1.4 million vehicles equipped with the 3.5L V6 engine.

The issue at hand is not related to the Connecting Rod Bearing failure mentioned in previous reports. Instead, it seems to be a new series issue in the V6 engine. Reports suggest that in the worst-case scenario, an engine stall can occur while driving at full speed, causing the wheels to lock up.

To separate the engine and transmission in common automatic transmissions used in the US, one needs to shift to the "N" gear after an engine stall. However, the cause of the stall in this case is not yet clear. It's important to note that the damages cannot be attributed to the previous manufacturing defect.

The affected models include the Honda Pilot (2016-2020), Acura MDX (2016-2020), Honda Ridgeline (2017-2019), Honda Odyssey (2018-2020), and Acura TLX (2018-2020). Over 400 official complaints regarding the current issue have been made to the US traffic safety authority, and over 3,000+ reports related to the issue have been posted in online forums.

Despite the concerns, no injuries have been reported so far. Some reports mention fires after engine failure in Honda models with the 3.5L V6 engine, but the exact link between the engine stall and fires is yet to be established.

Honda is cooperating with NHTSA in the investigation, but an official recall has not yet been issued. The recall in November 2023 was due to defective crankshafts, but the current issue appears to be a separate matter.

Interestingly, the models affected by the new shortage of connecting rod bearing shells, which was first reported in November 2023, include certain engines from VW Group vehicles such as Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche models equipped with specific TSI and TFSI engines.

As the investigation continues, Honda and Acura owners are advised to monitor their vehicles closely and report any unusual behaviour to the relevant authorities. We will keep you updated on any developments in this story.