NHTSA Recall 14V353000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V353000; Date: Jun. 20, 2014
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger�s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Acura MDX; 2004 Acura MDX; 2005 Acura MDX; 2005 Acura RL; 2003 Honda Accord; 2004 Honda Accord; 2005 Honda Accord; 2003 Honda Civic; 2004 Honda Civic; 2005 Honda Civic; 2003 Honda CR-V; 2004 Honda CR-V; 2005 Honda CR-V; 2003 Honda Element; 2004 Honda Element; 2003 Honda Odyssey; 2004 Honda Odyssey; 2003 Honda Pilot; 2004 Honda Pilot; 2005 Honda Pilot; 2006 Honda Ridgeline
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 133,207
Recall Summary:
American Honda motor company, inc. 's (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 accord, civic, cr-v, pilot and Acura mdx, model year 2003-2004 odyssey and element, and model year 2005 Acura rl, and 2006 Honda ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
How to Fix:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 2014
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