Acura are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The short version
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported a problem with the driver side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.
These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-499.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Acura CL |
| 2003–2006 | Acura MDX |
| 2002–2003 | Acura TL |
| 2001–2007 | Honda Accord |
| 2002–2006 | Honda CR-V |
| 2001–2005 | Honda Civic |
| 2003–2011 | Honda Element |
| 2002–2004 | Honda Odyssey |
| 2003–2008 | Honda Pilot |
| 2006 | Honda Ridgeline |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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