Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2003 Honda Odyssey

2003 Honda Odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to airbag inflator safety recall. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle but, receives recall notifications.

I heard on the news today and also found out that I'm eligible for a free repair at my local Honda dealership, or that a technician could come to me. I also have received two cards in the mail, and I own two of the same year make and model vans, one that shows up on the recall and one that doesn't. As per cbs news " u. S. Safety regulators are demanding that automakers and takata corp. Expand nationwide a recall of vehicles with certain driver's side air bags equipped with inflators that can erupt and send metal fragments into the passenger compartment. ".

2003 Honda Odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair passenger airbag inflator recall.

On Friday, may 29, 2015, the airbags on our 2003 Honda Odyssey deployed without accident or apparent cause while driving approximately fifteen (15) miles per hour on a residential street. The physical impact of the side airbag’s deployment caused bleeding, severe scrapes and contusions to my wife's (the driver's) left arm. Although very traumatic and painful, we consider this a very fortunate outcome given that this inadvertent deployment could have easily caused more severe injuries or even death had it occurred: (1) at a higher rate of speed or in crowded traffic conditions or (2) had the airbags deployed with excessive internal pressure causing their inflators to rupture. This vehicle is currently under two separate NHTSA recalls: (1)15v-045 (mfr campaign id jn6) (inadvertent deployment) (2)14v-351 (mfr campaign id jh0) (potential rupture) it is important to note that we had done everything within our power to avoid being harmed by the known defects in this vehicle by bringing it to our local Honda dealer on 6/9/14 and 11/18/14 for completion of earlier recalls, 13-088 and 14-040, respectively. Following the deployment, we received an offer from american Honda to repair the srs system and to pay for a rental car, but we were disappointed that they insisted that we appear at the dealer to sign a complete waiver before making these repairs, that the offer to replace the srs electronic control unit recalled under 15v-045 was to be done with a device still subject to recall and which has already proven inadequate to prevent injury and a complete denial of compensation for the injuries suffered by my wife and other damages. There should never have been a request to sign any waiver associated with completion of these repairs and ahm should rightfully have taken a stance that would have compensated us for all damages associated with this incident.

I contacted one Honda dealer for air bag replacement. The dealer replaced the front driver side inflator and ordered the front passenger side inflator for my 2003 Honda Odyssey ex-l. When I asked the dealer about the status of the order for front passegner side inflator, dealer responded "do not understand my question". . Read more...

I called the Honda recall telephone number listed on their web site. I had read that 2003 Honda Odysseys may contain takada air bag inflators manufactured with inadequate manufacturing control. The current recall (as stated on their web site) is limited to 13 u. S. States and territories that "consistently experience high absolute humidity". The list does not include indiana. The Honda representative said there was no way of knowing what airbag inflator was installed in my van even with the VIN. The representative suggested that I contact a dealer. I then contacted a dealer in clarksville indiana and asked if they could tell me what airbag inflator was installed in my vehicle based upon the VIN. The dealer said no. Honda & the dealer both confirmed that there is inadequate part traceability in their vehicles. Without such traceability to the VIN, no recall that is conducted could ensure that all of the defective parts have been replaced. Letting the manufacturer determine how a recall is conducted is not in the best interest of the public. Manufacturer negotiation and bargaining with NHTSA concerning recalls is also an inadequate process. It lacks transparency that the public deserves in matters that are related to life and death safety issues. The dealer told me that they had already conducted air bag recall work on many Honda oddysey vans in indiana (10 - 20). This contradicts the scope of the current recall listed on Honda's web site and calls into question the honesty of the entire process. The dealer offered no assistance. When a manufacturing safety related defect as serious as the Honda issue arises, the public deserves to have their interests placed ahead of the profits of any manufacturer or dealer. The confusion around this issue and the lack of transparency also casts a shadow upon the effectiveness of the entire regulatory system.

Srs light appears. The Mini-van was taken to service center and I was informed that the driver side airbag inflator module was defective and it needs to be replaced. I note that there is a recall on the 2003 Honda Odyssey driver side airbag inflator module recalls recalls and other components. However, Honda refuses to include my van in the recall. National highway traffic safety administration should include all 2003 Honda Odyssey in the recall.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the driver was seated in the vehicle while parked and the air bags inadvertently deployed. The driver was taken to the hospital to treat serious injuries that resulted from the air bag deployment. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired and the contact paid the repair cost of $ 2331. 22 the failure mileage was 45,649 updated 7/9/12 the dealer replaced the driver inflator. Updated 07/10/12.

Summary: wiring problem that could potentially cause air bag deployment when turning steering wheel. The wiring inside the cable reel assembly in the steering column of my 2003 Honda Odyssey came apart inside. This wiring include srs wiring as well as horn, lighting, and cruise control wiring. Upon removal of this part all copper contacts to all wires were exposed and any wire could have shorted to any other wire -- this could potentially cause the steering wheel srs/air bag to be deployed while driving. Contacts were constantly being tugged at whenever the steering wheel was turned. Because the car has 42,000 miles and Honda would not say they would pay to fix it, I repaired this myself in accordance with the Honda service manual. I have pictures of the part, and have save the part in a zip-lock bag so that it can be analyzed.