NHTSA recall 19V-499 (19V499000)
air bags recall reported June 27, 2019 - about 3,947 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V499000
- Also written as
- 19V-499
- Manufacturer number
- Q5A, Y58
- Reported
- June 27, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,947
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-499 when calling a dealer.
Affected 12 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.