2001-2011 Acura CL, Acura MDX and others recall: inflator module

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on June 27, 2019. It covers about 3,947 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,947
reported: Jun 27, 2019
owners notified: Aug 12, 2019
related complaints: 4,724

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high 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 driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.

Recall number 19V499000

Affected vehicles

Acura CL 2003 2003
Acura MDX 2003-2006 2003 2004 2005 2006
Acura TL 2002-2003 2002 2003
Honda Accord 2001-2007 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Honda Civic 2001-2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Honda Civic GX 2001-2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Honda Civic Hybrid 2003-2005 2003 2004 2005
Honda CR-V 2002-2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Honda Element 2003-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Honda Odyssey 2002-2004 2002 2003 2004
Honda Pilot 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Honda Ridgeline 2006 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4,724 complaints about airbags problems.

2003 Acura CL 2003 Acura MDX 2004 Acura MDX 2005 Acura MDX 2006 Acura MDX 2002 Acura TL 2003 Acura TL 2004 Honda Accord 2005 Honda Accord 2006 Honda Accord 2007 Honda Accord 2002 Honda Civic

Questions about recall 19V499000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2011 Acura CL, Acura MDX and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 19V499000, reported on June 27, 2019, covers about 3,947 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V499000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.

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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