Acura MDX, CL +2 more: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Acura MDX, CL, RL, TL · 2000–2003 — about 876K vehicles.

The hazard

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational