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Recall 13V-412

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2003 Acura MDX and 1 other model: Air bags.

At a glance

Campaign number
13V-412
Reported
September 19, 2013
Vehicles affected
374,618 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Odyssey and model year 2003 Acura MDX vehicles. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

The risk

Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a noise suppressor unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2013. A renotification letter went out on July 11, 2014 for the 2003 Acura and the 2003-2004 Odyssey. Owners may contact Honda at 1-[removed]. Honda's recall numbers are JC2 (Honda Odyssey) and JC3 (Acura MDX).

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles