AI DamageRecall mechanism: too much grease, not too little
Honda’s June 6, 2019 report 19V-424 describes excess grease on the right drive shaft, potentially preventing full set-ring engagement with the intermediate shaft. Separation could cause loss of drive; Park without the parking brake might also fail to hold the car.
Honda / NHTSA repository: Part 573 Safety Recall Report 19V-424 / Acura G54
Applicability and the full analysisWhat returned parts were investigated for
Honda separates dimensional analysis from grease-application investigation. The examined dimensions met design requirements; the effect of excess grease during installation was reproduced. This manufacturing finding does not establish the geometry of any crashed ILX shaft.
Honda / NHTSA repository: Part 573 Safety Recall Report 19V-424 / Acura G54
Applicability and the full analysisFull material about the model
Acura ILX 2016–2018: right drive shaft and connection inspectionSeparating documented right-shaft engagement issues from wheel, suspension and impact damage.