Recall 19V-499
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2003 Acura CL and 11 other models: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V-499
- Reported
- June 27, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 3,947 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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-[removed]. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
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
- Acura CL 2003
- Acura MDX 2003 to 2006
- Acura TL 2002 to 2003
- Honda Accord 2001 to 2007
- Honda CR-V 2002 to 2006
- Honda Civic 2001 to 2005
- Honda Civic GX 2001 to 2005
- Honda Civic Hybrid 2003 to 2005
- Honda Element 2003 to 2011
- Honda Odyssey 2002 to 2004
- Honda Pilot 2003 to 2008
- Honda Ridgeline 2006