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2005-2015 Acura Ilx, Acura RDX and others recall: inflator module

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on June 27, 2019. It covers about 1,558 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,558
reported
Jun 27, 2019
owners notified
Aug 12, 2019
related complaints
2,323

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 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 S5B and W59.

Recall number 19V500000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,323 complaints about airbags problems.

2013 Acura Ilx2015 Acura RDX2011 Acura TL2012 Acura TL2013 Acura TL

Questions about recall 19V500000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2015 Acura Ilx, Acura RDX and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 19V500000, reported on June 27, 2019, covers about 1,558 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V500000?

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 S5B and W59.

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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