NHTSA recall 13V-412 (13V412000)
air bags recall reported September 19, 2013 - about 374,618 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V412000
- Also written as
- 13V-412
- Manufacturer number
- JC2/JC3
- Reported
- September 19, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~374,618
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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).
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-412 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.