Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic and others: Inflator module

Date

June 27, 2019

Filed by

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Vehicles

Acura MDX (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006); Acura RL (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Honda Accord (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007); Honda CR-V (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006); Honda Civic (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); Honda Civic GX (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005); Honda Civic Hybrid (2003, 2004, 2005); Honda Element (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Honda Fit (2007, 2008); Honda Odyssey (2002, 2003, 2004); Honda Pilot (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008); Honda Ridgeline (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger 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.

Potentially affected

1657752

What can happen

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 12, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

E5D, X5C

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

19V501000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.