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Under the Automated Vehicle Framework, the NHTSA launched rulemaking to remove the manual brake-pedal mandate for ADS-only vehicles while preserving stopping-distance performance standards; vehicles with human controls remain subject to existing FMVSS 135 rules, and the agency will continue safety testing, enforcement, and recalls as it modernizes regulations to accelerate AV innovation.
Honda is recalling nearly 260,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a brake pedal defect caused by improperly staked pivot pins during production, which could prevent safe stopping and increase crash risk. Affected models include Acura TLX, Acura MDX, and Honda Pilot from 2021-2025. Owners will be contacted for repairs, and those who have already fixed the issue may be reimbursed.
Honda is recalling over 259,000 vehicles in the US, including certain Honda Pilots and Acura models, due to a brake pedal pivot pin that may not be properly secured, potentially causing the pedal to shift and impair braking. The recall involves inspection and possible replacement of the brake pedal assembly, with dealer notifications starting June 13 and owner notices following July 28. No injuries have been reported, but the issue poses a crash risk.
Honda is recalling over 259,000 US vehicles, including certain Acura and Honda models from 2021 to 2025, due to a faulty brake pedal that can shift out of position, increasing the risk of crashes or injuries, according to the NHTSA.