2012 ACURA RL RECALL - #16V061000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : DRIVER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 ACURA RL |
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| Manufacturer |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Manufactured between |
10/8/2011 - 6/21/2012 |
| Recalled on |
2/3/2016 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/22/2017 |
| # Affected |
2,232,187 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Corrective action |
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 ACURA RL Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 ACURA RL Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 ACURA RL Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 ACURA RL Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 ACURA RL Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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