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2005-2016 Acura Ilx, Acura RDX and others recall: inflator module

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on February 3, 2016. It covers about 2,232,187 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,232,187
reported
Feb 3, 2016
owners notified
Feb 22, 2017
related complaints
2,551

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

Recall number 16V061000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,551 complaints about airbags problems.

2013 Acura Ilx2014 Acura Ilx2015 Acura Ilx2016 Acura Ilx2013 Acura RDX2014 Acura RDX2015 Acura RDX2016 Acura RDX2009 Acura RL2010 Acura RL2011 Acura RL2012 Acura RL

Questions about recall 16V061000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2016 Acura Ilx, Acura RDX and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 16V061000, reported on February 3, 2016, covers about 2,232,187 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V061000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

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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