Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Defect Summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2014 honda ridgeline vehicles nationwide. honda is also recalling certain 2011-2012 acura rl, 2011 honda element and 2011-2013 ridgeline vehicles in arizona, arkansas, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia. lastly, if not included above, honda is recalling certain 2010-2011 honda element, 2010-2012 acura rl and 2010-2013 ridgeline vehicles in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Safety Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began november 6, 2018. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are h2h and s2i.
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FAQ: Recall 18V662000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V662000?
NHTSA recall 18V662000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on September 27, 2018. It addresses: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode. The recall affects approximately 57,095 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V662000 or the manufacturer campaign number H2H, S2I. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.