2000-2003 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 875,966 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 875,966
reported: Jan 17, 2020
owners notified: Oct 1, 2020
related complaints: 907

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator 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 air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138.

Recall number 20V027000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 907 complaints about airbags problems.

2001 Acura CL 2002 Acura CL 2001 Acura MDX 2002 Acura MDX 2000 Acura RL 2001 Acura RL 2002 Acura RL 2003 Acura RL 2000 Acura TL 2001 Acura TL 2000 Honda Accord 2000 Honda Civic

Questions about recall 20V027000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2003 Acura CL, Acura MDX and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 20V027000, reported on January 17, 2020, covers about 875,966 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V027000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138.

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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