NHTSA recall 16V-061 (16V061000)
air bags recall reported February 3, 2016 - about 2,232,187 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V061000
- Also written as
- 16V-061
- Manufacturer number
- JY0, JY1, JY2
- Reported
- February 3, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,232,187
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-061 when calling a dealer.
Affected 11 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.