Is the 2011 ACURA RL safe to drive?

The 2011 ACURA RL has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 16V344000

High Priority Plain English 2016-05-23

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The passenger airbag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. In some older models, the airbag inflator might burst due to wear and tear, sending sharp metal fragments into the passenger seat.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, metal fragments could hit you or your passenger, causing serious injury or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V344000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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