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NHTSA recall 18V662000

Air Bags · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

September 27, 2018report date
57,095units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: 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…

Why it matters: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2010 Acura Rl, 2011 Acura Rl, 2012 Acura Rl, 2010 Honda Element, 2011 Honda Element, 2010 Honda Ridgeline, 2011 Honda Ridgeline, 2012 Honda Ridgeline, 2013 Honda Ridgeline, 2014 Honda Ridgeline.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V662000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.