Recall 19V499000: 2005–2006 Acura MDX, 2005–2007 Honda Accord, 2005 Honda Civic +6 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 27, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 3,947
- Models
- 9
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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.
The 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 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Acura MDX
- 2006 Acura MDX
- 2005 Honda Accord
- 2006 Honda Accord
- 2007 Honda Accord
- 2005 Honda Civic
- 2005 Honda Civic GX
- 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid
- 2005 Honda CR-V
- 2006 Honda CR-V
- 2005 Honda Element
- 2006 Honda Element
- 2007 Honda Element
- 2008 Honda Element
- 2009 Honda Element
- 2010 Honda Element
- 2011 Honda Element
- 2005 Honda Pilot
- 2006 Honda Pilot
- 2007 Honda Pilot
- 2008 Honda Pilot
- 2006 Honda Ridgeline
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V499000
- Manufacturer campaign
- Q5A, Y58
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Owner letters
- Aug 12, 2019
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology