2003-2004 Acura MDX and Honda Odyssey recall: air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on September 19, 2013. It covers about 374,618 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 374,618
reported: Sep 19, 2013
owners notified: Nov 1, 2013
related complaints: 284

Air bags

What is wrong: Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Odyssey and model year 2003 Acura MDX vehicles. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Risk: Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a noise suppressor unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2013. A renotification letter went out on July 11, 2014 for the 2003 Acura and the 2003-2004 Odyssey. Owners may contact Honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009. Honda's recall numbers are JC2 (Honda Odyssey) and JC3 (Acura MDX).

Recall number 13V412000

Affected vehicles

Acura MDX 2003 2003
Honda Odyssey 2003-2004 2003 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 284 complaints about airbags problems.

2003 Acura MDX 2003 Honda Odyssey 2004 Honda Odyssey

Questions about recall 13V412000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Acura MDX and Honda Odyssey air bags?

Yes. Recall 13V412000, reported on September 19, 2013, covers about 374,618 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V412000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a noise suppressor unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2013. A renotification letter went out on July 11, 2014 for the 2003 Acura and the 2003-2004 Odyssey. Owners may contact Honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009. Honda's recall numbers are JC2 (Honda Odyssey) and JC3 (Acura MDX).

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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