Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag – 1997-2001 Acura

2000 Acura RL

January 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of … Read more

Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 – 2003-2014 Honda & Acura

2014 Honda Ridgeline

October 10, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19E068000 Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E068 Manufacturer Dorman Products, Inc. Components VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Potential Number of Units Affected 3,744   Summary Dorman … Read more

Send Tech Line Snapshots When Calling for Auto Idle Stop System Issues – Acura

Acura

NHTSA ID Number: 10162003 Manufacturer Communication Number: B18070C Summary ServiceNews Article – Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what’s listed in … Read more

Removing and Installing the Fuel Joint Pipe? Remember This! – Acura

Acura

NHTSA ID Number: 10162004 Manufacturer Communication Number: B19060B Summary ServiceNews Article – Some of the service information procedures involving removal and installation of fuel system and engine parts require removing and installing the fuel joint pipe. Keep in mind this is a must replace part, and it must never be reused. Furthermore, be sure to apply the … Read more

Safety Recall F5F: Takata Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator (Phase 5) – 2009-2014 Acura

2014 Acura TSX

June 27, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V502000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V502 Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 9,566   Summary Honda (American HondaRead more