Honda Recalls Vehicles for Frontal Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2015 Honda and Acura vehicles nationwide, as well as specific models in designated states and territories. The affected vehicles include the Honda Accord, Civic, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Crosstour, Fit, Fit EV, FCX Clarity, Insight, and Pilot, along with the Acura TSX, TSX Wagon, and ZDX. The specific years and geographic distribution vary by model, with some vehicles affected nationwide and others limited to specific regions such as Florida, Texas, and California.

The recall addresses a defect in the passenger frontal air bag inflator. These inflators, used as original equipment or replacements, may explode due to propellant degradation caused by long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Honda's recall numbers for this action are M2J and S2K.

The recalled product

Product

HONDA, ACURA ACCORD, PILOT, TSX, CROSSTOUR

Brand

HONDA

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Category

Vehicle — Air Bag Inflator

Hazard

• air-bag-explosion
• metal-fragments
• serious-injury
• death

Affected units

1,355,406

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

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