Vehicle recall 13V246000 · June 13, 2013
Honda S2000 and Acura RSX
The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.
- Consequence
- With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V246000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 13, 2013
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- JA4, JA5
- Owner notification
- July 27, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18,352
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Acura RSX (2006): 2006
- Honda S2000 (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
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