2010-2014 Acura RL, Honda Element and others recall: inflator module

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on September 27, 2018. It covers about 57,095 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 57,095
reported: Sep 27, 2018
owners notified: Nov 6, 2018
related complaints: 128

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2012 Acura RL, 2011 Honda Element and 2011-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Lastly, if not included above, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2011 Honda Element, 2010-2012 Acura RL and 2010-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are H2H and S2I.

Recall number 18V662000

Affected vehicles

Acura RL 2010-2012 2010 2011 2012
Honda Element 2010-2011 2010 2011
Honda Ridgeline 2010-2014 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 128 complaints about airbags problems.

2010 Acura RL 2011 Acura RL 2012 Acura RL 2010 Honda Element 2011 Honda Element 2011 Honda Ridgeline 2012 Honda Ridgeline 2013 Honda Ridgeline 2014 Honda Ridgeline

Questions about recall 18V662000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2014 Acura RL, Honda Element and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 18V662000, reported on September 27, 2018, covers about 57,095 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V662000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are H2H and S2I.

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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