Recall 19V-501: 2003–2006 Acura MDX, 2005–2012 Acura RL and 10 more
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Jun 27, 2019, covering about 1,657,752 vehicles.
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The risk
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 airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
Notes
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V501000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Acura RL | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Honda Accord | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Honda Civic | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Honda Civic GX | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Honda Civic Hybrid | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Honda CR-V | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Honda Element | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Honda Fit | 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Honda Odyssey | 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Honda Pilot | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V-501?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
How is recall 19V-501 fixed?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.