Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
MDX
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
20V027000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
875966
Date Owners Notified
20201001
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20200117
Make Campaign Number
U6R, H6S