2003 Acura Mdx | 2003 Honda Odyssey | 2004 Honda Odyssey — Air bags
Published September 19, 2013 · Recall initiated: September 19, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V412000, published September 19, 2013. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2003 Acura Mdx | 2003 Honda Odyssey | 2004 Honda Odyssey — Air bags.
What's the hazard
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Odyssey and model year 2003 Acura MDX vehicles. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
What to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a noise suppressor unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2013. A renotification letter went out on July 11, 2014 for the 2003 Acura and the 2003-2004 Odyssey. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JC2 (Honda Odyssey) and JC3 (Acura MDX).
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Recall details
- Brand
- ACURA
- Model
- MDX
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2003 ACURA MDX | 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY | 2004 HONDA ODYSSEY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2003 Acura Mdx | 2003 Honda Odyssey | 2004 Honda Odyssey — Air bags recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V412000 on September 19, 2013. Reported hazard: Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Odyssey and model year 2003 Acura MDX vehicles. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
What should I do if I have this product?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a noise suppressor unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2013. A renotification letter went out on July 11, 2014 for the 2003 Acura and the 2003-2004 Odyssey. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JC2 (Honda Odyssey) and JC3 (Acura MDX).
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ACURA. Model: MDX.