Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some cases, a replacement airbag module installed in your 2000-2003 model year vehicle might have a problem with the inflator, which could cause it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or other occupants, causing serious injury or even death. If the airbag doesn't inflate properly, you might not get the protection you need in a collision.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealership will inspect your vehicle's airbags and replace the faulty inflator with a safer one, free of charge. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles.
These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
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