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2003–2012 Acura Mdx, RL and 2001–2014 Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 19V-501 · June 27, 2019 · Honda

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
19V501000
Reported
June 27, 2019
Manufacturer
Honda
Part
Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
Vehicles affected
About 1,657,752

What is wrong

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.

Safety risk

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

The fix

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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

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); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

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

What is the fix?

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.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.