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 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 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 Q5A and Y58.

Documents (16)

• 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
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - DATE: June 28, 2019 Subject: Stop Sale/Safety Recall:02-15 Multi-Model Acura Dri. and Pass. Front Airbag Inflator
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• 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
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Honda Begins Final Phase of Takata Non-desiccated Airbag Inflator Recall Six Months Ahead of NHTSA Schedule
• DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4
• Amended Defect Information Report
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Q5A
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Y58

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