Takata recall ----front passenger air bag did not come out after front side collision. Auto was totaled.
2006 Honda Element airbags complaints
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Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags) for the frontal passenger inflator; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The dealer stated that they ordered the parts four months ago, but still had not received the parts. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda element. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the driver side air bag deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the deployment could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
I drove the rear-right wheel over an angled curb at exactly 5mph in a parking lot. Dash cam GPS confirms the speed. This triggered the passenger's side airbag to deploy. There is no visible damage to the tire or vehicle. Luckily there was no passenger at the time. I do not believe the airbag should be triggered for such a minor event as running over an angled parking curb at very low speed.
I was driving on a highway and heard an extremely loud pop - it sounded like maybe one of my tires exploded somehow. It turns out the passenger side air bag had deployed and popped. My right ear was ringing for a while after this happened and I fortunately maintained control of the car and figured out it was the air bag when I saw the blue air bag hanging out of the passenger seat.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2006 honda element. Consumer writes in regards to VIN# not listed on passenger airbag recall list and requests information on the type of propellant used in the passenger airbag system. *smd the consumer stated the driver side air bag was replaced in june 2015. The consumer is now concerned about the passenger air bag exploding. Honda informed the consumer a recall was issued for his make and model, but not his year.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/03/17*lj the consumer stated the recall was completed.
Takata recall. Local honda dealer in hyannis ma has been unable to get the necessary parts for this recall for over 60 days. I called again today and they took our information again and said they would place the order. They are still unable to say when they will be receiving the part(s).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda element. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags) was received in june of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 honda element. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda element. While driving at various speeds, the driver seat air bag deployed independently without an impact occurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v665000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 173,000.
My side curtain airbag came out after running over a branch that I could not avoid. I came over a hill on a residential street and the branches were all over the road. I got out of my car because I smelled smoke. It was only upon getting back in my car that I realized the air bag was hanging out. It did not inflate just came out. I recently had the recall taken care of for the front driver side. Every auto body person I have spoke with says that it should not have deployed for something like a branch. Also, my seat belts are still working which is uncommon after the air bag deploying. Honda has not wanted to take responsibility for the air bag deploying without true cause.
Honda customer care team email directs you to visit a personalized site. In my case: http://hr3f.myhondaauto.com/reynaldocolon for further details. Unfortunately, when you enter your VIN information it indicates that you have "timed-out" no matter how many times you retry to input your vehicle information it takes you to a "timed-out" page. [xxx]@myhondaauto.com information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda element. The contact received a recall letter for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2006 honda element. Consumer writes in regards to dissatisfaction with service at dealership associated with defective air bag recall replacement. *smd upon arrival for a scheduled appointment, the consumer was informed the part would not be available until september 2015. *jb updated 07/20/15.
This vehicle was making a left turn into a neighborhood when it collided with an oncoming vehicle which was traveling approximately 45 MPH. The impact was front driver's side to front driver's side. The driver's side airbag did not deploy which resulted in the driver losing consciousness and suffering a concussion.
I was driving down my own driveway, when there was a very loud explosion to my right. After a moment, I realized the passenger seat side airbag deployed. There was nothing on the seat at the time. My right ear rang for quite some time after. Luckily, my dog was crated behind me. I rolled down the windows to dissipate the powder floating about. Honda, both the local dealer and corporate, have been less than helpful in this matter. I am just happy it happened in my own driveway ( which I almost drove off of) rather than on the major hwy I had been on the day before as I surely would have crashed.
I called braman honda in miami, florida (7000 coral way, miami, fl 33155, (800) 568-9724), in order to make an appointment for recall #14v‑351 (airbags), and was told they would try to get back to me in three weeks. I was not offered a loaner, until the part arrived, and I purchased my car new there. If I have an accident with injuries, I want this on the record. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda element. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). However, the parts needed were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. Also, the contact mentioned that the front and rear seat belts were connected to the doors which caused a safety concern upon entering and exiting the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.
I hit a deer last december and the only reason the insurance company did not total it was because the air bags did not deploy. There was just about $10,000 worth of damage to my car. After waiting a month and a half, traveling 18 hours & spending an extra $200 for travel to go get my car I finally got it back. Also, my car does not idle like it should. It will also go dead when I come to a stop. It doesn't happen all the time but it will happen in the middle of traffic and I will be stuck there for a few minutes.
I was driving down a street at the rate of about 20 MPH and heard a pop and I lost hearing and senses and my arm flew sideways because my driver side airbag had deployed. After regaining my senses, I got out of my honda element to check to see what caused the deployment and I saw no damage. My driver side seat airbag deployed for no reason and injured my arm. My vehicle is currently at the honda dealership being inspected.
Driving on gravel road 30 MPH drivers side impact airbag deployed for no apparent reason. Road in fair-to good condition. No contact made with any object. Driver was stunned with surprise could have been a catastrophic accident. Honda checked out by dealer and honda refused to pay saying not a defect in car.
I was driving approximately 25 MPH vehicle in front suddenly stopped I rear ended vehicle causing damage to front bumper, hood and driver side panel, there was no injuries thank god driver air bags did not deploy also passenger on rear side seat belt snapped this was my second fender bender in three years where front air bags did not deploy, this is a major concern because my family's safety is my priority and honda should look into this seriously before major injuries or deaths occurs.
I was driving on a curvy road where it had recently rained - only driver was in vehicle. The element SUV skid and possibly hydroplaned a little. The SUV jumped the curb and crashed into a concrete column of a freeway overpass. The front end was smashed in and the radiator was destroyed. The passenger side airbag deployed but the driver airbag did not deploy. The collision was more on the driver side and it still did not deploy the airbag. The seatbelt I had on tensed up and kept me from crashing into the steering wheel. I did bounce a little and hit my head either on the side column or the frame above the window. The airbag may have prevented that. I am shocked it did not deploy.
I was driving down the interstate at 65 MPH when I heard a loud boom. My arm went numb and my left ear was silent. As I looked down, I noticed that my driver's side impact airbag had deployed. There was nothing in the road. I did not hit anything. Nothing hit me. There is no external damage to my vehicle. The seat ripped open when the airbag deployed and the airbag left a sizable welt and bruise on my arm. There is no reason that the airbag should have deployed. I have not taken it to the dealership yet but have had it looked at by a few mechanics and they have not been able to identify any reason that the airbag has deployed. I will be taking it to the dealership this week. From my personal research, this is not an isolated incident. Honda is aware that there is an issue with a unexplainable airbag deployment and has made no action to correct the issue. As it continues to happen, it will cause an accident and someone will be fatally injured. This issue needs to be addressed.
I ran head on into the side of a mitsubishi montero going 40 MPH. The passenger airbag deployed even though there wasn't a passenger. The driver airbag did not deploy. The police, firemen, paramedics, and insurance adjusters were all shocked when they saw the car with the airbag not deployed. I have a photo of the damage to the front of the car that I can e-mail to you which will show the amount of damage. I have a photo of the inside showing the passenger airbag deployed and the driver airbag intact.
On 9/7/10 while driving southbound on I-15 south of las vegas, nv the right front. Passenger airbag on my 2006 honda element inadvertently deployed. There was no impact or collision of any kind.my wife was sitting in the right front passenger seat when the incident occurred. The right front passenger side airbag deployed with such force that it blew a hole through a blanket my wife had wrapped around her injuring her right arm and shoulder. Upon returning to my home in ventura, ca I contacted a local honda dealer in oxnard, ca. They were very circumspect in their discussions with me and I was asked to visit them on 9/13/10 with any "additional information" I may have. I have done some research since the incident in question and have discovered that other incidents such as mine have occurred in the past and have been reported to your agency, but with little or no results. It is my understanding that north american honda has refused to acknowledge any responsibility for what seems to be a defect in their airbag system(s). So far as I can tell from my research no one has been killed yet by previous incidents in a honda element such as mine. It is my contention that it is only a matter of time before you can put an "x" in the death or fatality box on your form. It's time your agency stepped up to the plate and did something to force honda to take responsibility for this defect.
On 9/7/10 while driving southbound on I-15 south of las vegas, nv the right front. Passenger airbag on my 2006 honda element inadvertently deployed. There was no impact or collision of any kind. My wife was sitting in the right front passenger seat when the incident occurred. The right front passenger side airbag deployed with such force that it blew a hole through a blanket my wife had wrapped around her injuring her right arm and shoulder. Upon returning to my home in ventura, ca I contacted a local honda dealer in oxnard, ca. They were very circumspect in their discussions with me and I was asked to visit them on 9/13/10 with any "additional information" I may have. I have done some research since the incident in question and have discovered that other incidents such as min e have occurred in the past and have been reported to your agency, but with little or no results. It is my understanding that north american honda has refused to acknowledge any responsibility for what seems to be a defect in their airbag system(s). So far as I can tell from my research no one has been killed yet by previous incidents in a honda element such as mine. It is my contention that it is only a matter of time before you can put an "x" in the death or fatality box on your form. It's time your agency stepped up to the plate and did something to force honda to take responsibility for this defect.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda element. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an unusually loud noise coming from the vehicle immediately followed by the air bag warning light illuminating on the instrument panel. While driving at speeds of 65 MPH, within an hour, the driver side air bag partially deployed. The dealer could not duplicate nor determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but was not willing to provide any assistance. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 23,601 and the current mileage was 24,704. The VIN was not available.
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