Honda · United States · Crit
Honda Accord, Civic +7 more: Air bags — inflator module
Affects Honda Accord, Civic, Cr-V, Element, Odyssey, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, Ridgeline, Civic GX · 2001–2011 — about 4K vehicles.
The hazard
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
What to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag 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 Q5A and Y58.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational