Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles due to a potentially deadly engine-related issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports.

In an announcement made this week, traffic safety administration officials said due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may "wear and seize," potentially damaging it.

Damaged engines may stall or run improperly while a person is driving the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire, injury or crash, the NHTSA said.

Looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? Owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls. The NHTSA website also allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number, or VIN.

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Which Honda, Acura models are being recalled?

In all, 248,999 vehicles are affected by the recall, the company announced.

The following models are being recalled:

• 2015-2020 Acura TLX
• 2016-2020 Acura MDX
• 2016 and 2018-2019 Honda Pilot
• 2017 and 2019 Honda Ridgeline
• 2018-2019 Honda Odyssey

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How do I resolve the recall?

If necessary, dealers will inspect, repair or replace the engine at no cost, the NHTSA said.

Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners by Jan. 2, 2024.

For more information about this recall, call Honda at 1-888-234-2138. The recall numbers are XG1 and GG0.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.