NHTSA Recall # | 106451 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V061000 |
MFG Compaign # | JY0, JY1, JY2 |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | FIT |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
Date of notification | 22/02/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/09/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/12/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 03/02/16 |
Report created | 03/02/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2232187 |
Defect summary | Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 honda cr-v, 2011-2015 cr-z, 2010-2014 fcx, and insight, 2009-2013 fit, 2013-2014 fit ev, 2007-2014 ridgeline, 2013-2016 acura ilx, 2013-2014 acura ilx hybrid, 2007-2016 rdx, 2005-2012 acura rl, 2009-2014 acura tl, and 2010-2013 acura zdx vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
Corrective action | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began march 2017. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are jy0, jy1, and jy2. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |