Honda Recalls Nearly 100k Vehicles over Airbag Issue
Honda dealers will replace the faulty sensor free, and owners will be notified by mail starting July 6, the automaker said.
- AcuraHonda issued a recall for 98,892 vehicles across 13 model lines due to a front passenger seat weight sensor defect that risks unintentional airbag deployment.
- According to the NHTSA, the sensor may crack if exposed to humidity, causing an internal short circuit stemming from a change in the printed circuit board's base material.
- If the sensor cracks, frontal and knee airbags may deploy despite the presence of a child or infant, affecting models including the Honda Accord, Civic, and Pilot.
- Honda dealers will replace the faulty weight sensors free of charge, with the automaker notifying affected owners by mail starting on July 6.
- This recall expands upon a 2024 action following supplier errors in production data and verification; owners can check vehicle status on the NHTSA recalls website.
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A system failure controlling the passenger airbag forces Honda and Acura to review more than 100,000 vehicles
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The New York LedgerHonda recalls 99,000 vehicles over flaw that could trigger unintended airbag deployment
Honda is recalling nearly 99,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a defect that could cause airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.The recall covers an estimated 98,892 Honda and Acura vehicles from model years 2016 through 2026, according to a May 21 notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).Federal safety regulators said a front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short-circuit over time. If the defect occur…
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