Honda is recalling 133,207 2003-2006 vehicles for passenger air bag inflator rupture risk. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 133,207 2003-2006 Accord, Civic, Cr-V, Pilot, Odyssey, Element, Ridgeline, Mdx, and Rl vehicles under recall 14V353 for Takata passenger air bag inflators in a limited regional campaign. In a crash with passenger frontal air bag deployment, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments toward occupants, and Honda dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger side frontal air bag inflator is the metal gas generator inside the passenger air bag module. In a crash that calls for deployment, it releases gas to fill the air bag so the passenger has a cushion between their body and the dashboard.
On affected 2003-2006 Honda Accord, Civic, Cr-V, Pilot, Odyssey, Element, Ridgeline, Rl, and Mdx vehicles originally sold or ever registered in California, the Takata-brand inflator is the problem part. During deployment, excessive internal pressure can rupture the inflator instead of releasing gas in a controlled way. That means the failure happens at the moment the air bag is supposed to protect the passenger.
There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle does not give a dashboard alert or drivability symptom that tells an owner the passenger inflator is ready to rupture.
Who's affected?
The scope spans 9 nameplates across 2003-2006, all tied to the air bag system.
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2005 Honda Pilot | air bag system |
| 2005 Acura Rl | air bag system |
| 2003 Honda Pilot | air bag system |
| 2003 Honda Odyssey | air bag system |
| 2003 Honda Element | air bag system |
| 2003 Honda Cr-V | air bag system |
| 2003 Honda Civic | air bag system |
| 2004 Honda Civic | air bag system |
| 2003 Honda Accord | air bag system |
| 2004 Honda Accord | air bag system |
| 2005 Honda Accord | air bag system |
| 2003 Acura Mdx | air bag system |
| 2005 Honda Cr-V | air bag system |
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | air bag system |
| 2005 Acura Mdx | air bag system |
| 2004 Honda Pilot | air bag system |
| 2005 Honda Civic | air bag system |
| 2004 Honda Element | air bag system |
| 2004 Acura Mdx | air bag system |
| 2004 Honda Cr-V | air bag system |
| Units affected | 133,207 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
During a crash that deploys the passenger frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, striking occupants and causing serious injury or death. Confirm your VIN and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2006 Honda recall vehicle is included, including Accord, Civic, Cr-V, Element, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, Mdx, or Rl.
- Contact your nearest franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement that addresses the rupture risk during deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V353 when you call.
- Drive only as needed until the repair is complete, and keep passengers out of the front passenger seat.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the passenger frontal air bag inflators in the affected vehicles. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Honda's filing says a general reimbursement plan is on file, so out-of-pocket inflator repairs paid before the recall notice are handled through that plan when the expense is documented. Bring repair paperwork to the service desk, or contact Honda customer service, if you already paid for this specific inflator repair.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 20, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 5, 2014 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| September 8, 2014 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 12, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V353?
Recall 14V353 covers 133,207 2003-2006 Honda Ridgeline, Pilot, Rl, Odyssey, Element, Cr-V, Civic, Accord, and Mdx vehicles with Takata passenger frontal air bag inflators. During deployment, excessive internal pressure can rupture the inflator and send metal fragments toward occupants.
What should I do if my 2003-2006 Honda Ridgeline, Pilot, Rl, Odyssey, Element, Cr-V, Civic, Accord, or Mdx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V353. If it is, call a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 14V353 when you schedule. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and Honda dealers will replace the affected passenger frontal air bag inflators free of charge. Honda customer service is available at 1-800-999-1009.
What is the safety risk?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture during a crash that deploys the air bag. Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants, with a risk of serious injury or death. The repair path is the free inflator replacement at a franchised Honda dealer.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall number 14V353 when you ask for the inflator replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V353000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V353 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V353000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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