The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V502000·Announced 2019-06-27

Honda Recalls Vehicles for Passenger Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

Honda is recalling specific 2006-2015 models because the passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may result in 'serious injury or death,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe) regarding significant injury reports or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2015 Honda and Acura vehicles, including the Accord, Civic, CR-V, Fit, Insight, Pilot, TSX, ZDX, and Crosstour. The recall involves vehicles equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators that were assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part.

The defect is caused by propellant degradation that can occur after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling. This degradation may cause the inflator to explode. 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 August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA, ACURA CR-V, ACCORD, TSX, PILOT
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag Inflator
Hazard
Affected units
9,555

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 (14)

  • CR-V
  • ACCORD
  • TSX
  • PILOT
  • FIT
  • ZDX
  • CROSSTOUR
  • CIVIC GX
  • FIT EV
  • CIVIC HYBRID
  • CIVIC
  • INSIGHT
  • TSX SPORT WAGON
  • ACCORD CROSSTOUR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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