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

Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. 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.

Actions

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag 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 S5B and W59.

Documents (16)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - DATE: June 28, 2019 Subject: Stop Sale/Safety Recall:01-15 Multi-Model Honda Dri. and Pass. Front Airbag Infl
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - DATE: June 28, 2019 Subject: Stop Sale/Safety Recall:02-15 Multi-Model Acura Dri. and Pass. Front Airbag Infl
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Subject Takata Airbag Recall Update 6/28/2019
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Subject Takata Airbag Recall Update 6/28/2019
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
• Honda Begins Final Phase of Takata Non-desiccated Airbag Inflator Recall Six Months Ahead of NHTSA Schedule
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Amended Defect Information Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - W59
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - S5B

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