1996-2001 Acura CL, Acura MDX and others recall: inflator module

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on January 17, 2020. It covers about 1,439,841 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,439,841
reported: Jan 17, 2020
owners notified: Oct 1, 2020
related complaints: 1,395

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1‑800‑255‑6727.

Recall number 20V026000

Affected vehicles

Acura CL 1998-1999, 2001 1998 1999 2001
Acura MDX 2001 2001
Acura RL 1998-2000 1998 1999 2000
Acura TL 1999-2000 1999 2000
Honda Accord 1998-2000 1998 1999 2000
Honda Civic 1996-2000 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Honda CR-V 1997-2000 1997 1998 1999 2000
Honda EV Plus 1997-1998 1997 1998
Honda Odyssey 1998-2000 1998 1999 2000
Isuzu Oasis 1998-1999 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,395 complaints about airbags problems.

1998 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 2001 Acura CL 2001 Acura MDX 1998 Acura RL 1999 Acura RL 2000 Acura RL 1999 Acura TL 2000 Acura TL 1998 Honda Accord 1999 Honda Accord 2000 Honda Accord

Questions about recall 20V026000

Is there a recall on the 1996-2001 Acura CL, Acura MDX and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 20V026000, reported on January 17, 2020, covers about 1,439,841 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V026000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1‑800‑255‑6727.

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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