Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #20V027000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V027000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Affecting 2001-2002 acura 3 Includes 875,966 affected units, Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2001-2002 acura 3

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V027000

Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Report Received Date: 2020-01-17T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag inflators may rupture or underinflate bag

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 875,966

Details

MFR Campaign Number: U6R, H6S

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 13.68

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