The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V664000·Announced 2018-09-27

Honda Recalls 2019 Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline for Air Bag Defect

Honda is recalling 2019 Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles because a manufacturing error in the SRS control unit may prevent air bags or seatbelt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bags) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for significant safety defects without confirmed casualties.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Honda Insight, Odyssey, and Ridgeline vehicles. The recall addresses a potential manufacturing error in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control unit. This defect may result in the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

If the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners do not function as intended during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the SRS unit free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 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 campaign are B2R, C2P, and Z2Q.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA RIDGELINE, ODYSSEY, INSIGHT
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / SRS
Hazard
Affected units
118

Is your product affected?

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

Model numbers (3)

  • RIDGELINE
  • ODYSSEY
  • INSIGHT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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