Honda Recalling 1 Million Vehicles For Defective Airbag Inflator

TORRANCE, CA - American Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 1.1 million Acura and Honda vehicles in the United States to replace, for free, Takata airbag inflators that may rupture if an airbag deploys in a crash.

The vehicles involved in this recall were previously repaired using specific Takata desiccated replacement inflators (PSDI-5D). Those replacement inflators are now deemed defective.

Honda initially became aware of a potential issue after a single-vehicle crash involving a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The vehicle’s driver front airbag deployed and the Takata PSDI-5D replacement inflator ruptured, causing an injury to the driver’s arm. A subsequent investigation revealed manufacturing process errors. If a recalled driver front airbag deploys in a crash, its inflator may rupture, potentially shooting sharp metal fragments at the driver and passengers.

Honda is encouraging owners of affected vehicles to schedule free recall repairs immediately. A free rental car will be available to the vehicle owner for the day of the recall repair - or longer if a replacement part is temporarily unavailable.

Mailed notification to owners of recalled vehicles will begin in early-April 2019. Automobile owners may also check their vehicles’ recall status now at www.recalls.acura.com and www.recalls.honda.com or by calling (888) 234-2138.

Acura and Honda models included in the recall announced today (certain specific vehicles only):

2003 Acura 3.2CL

2013-2016 Acura ILX

2003-2006 Acura MDX

2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL

2004-2006 and 2009-2014 Acura TL

2007-2016 Acura RDX

2010-2013 Acura ZDX

2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord

2001-2005 Honda Civic

2002-2007 and 2010-2011 Honda CR-V

2003-2011 Honda Element

2007 Honda Fit

2002-2004 Honda Odyssey

2003-2008 Honda Pilot

2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline

In addition, approximately 4,540 Honda Gold Wing motorcycles are also subject to recall for the replacement of the Takata airbag inflator module.

Further information on the recall including a detailed fact sheet can be found at www.hondaairbaginfo.com