1998 Acura Rl | 1999 Acura Tl | 1998 Isuzu Oasis | 1998 Honda Odyssey | 2001 Acura Mdx | 1999 Honda Accord | 1998 Honda Accord | 2000 Honda Accord — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published January 21, 2020 · Recall initiated: January 17, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V026000, published January 21, 2020 and initiated January 17, 2020. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 1998 Acura Rl | 1999 Acura Tl | 1998 Isuzu Oasis | 1998 Honda Odyssey | 2001 Acura Mdx | 1999 Honda Accord | 1998 Honda Accord | 2000 Honda Accord — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
What to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ACURA
- Model
- RL
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 1998 ACURA RL | 1999 ACURA TL | 1998 ISUZU OASIS | 1998 HONDA ODYSSEY | 2001 ACURA MDX | 1999 HONDA ACCORD | 1998 HONDA ACCORD | 2000 HONDA ACCORD
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 1998 Acura Rl | 1999 Acura Tl | 1998 Isuzu Oasis | 1998 Honda Odyssey | 2001 Acura Mdx | 1999 Honda Accord | 1998 Honda Accord | 2000 Honda Accord — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V026000 on January 21, 2020. Reported hazard: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
What should I do if I have this product?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ACURA. Model: RL.