Recall 14V700 covers 2001-2006 Honda vehicles for passenger air bag inflators that can rupture during deployment. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda recall 14V700 covers 2001-2006 Accord, Civic, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, Civic Hybrid, Element, Cr-V, and related Acura Mdx and Rl vehicles tied to high-humidity locations. In a crash that deploys the passenger frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments toward occupants, raising the risk of serious injury or death; Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger side frontal air bag inflator in affected 2001-2006 Honda vehicles is the metal canister that fills the air bag during a crash. When the crash sensors call for deployment, the inflator releases gas so the bag opens in front of the passenger. That system depends on the inflator staying sealed and controlled under pressure.
In this recall, the inflator is the problem. Vehicles originally sold or ever registered in high absolute humidity locations are included because the recalled inflators showed abnormal deployment during testing. When the passenger air bag deploys, excessive internal pressure makes the inflator rupture instead of opening the bag in a controlled way.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag light, normal driving feel, and passenger-side dashboard appearance do not tell you whether the inflator is affected.
Who's affected?
Spans 10 model lines from 2001-2006, all tied to the air bag system.
| 2005 Honda Accord | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid | air bag system |
| 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid | air bag system |
| 2005 Honda Pilot | air bag system |
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | air bag system |
| 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid | air bag system |
| 2005 Acura Rl | air bag system |
| 2003 Honda Pilot | air bag system |
| 2002 Honda Odyssey | air bag system |
| 2003 Honda Odyssey | air bag system |
| 2003 Honda Element | air bag system |
| 2002 Honda Cr-V | air bag system |
| 2003 Honda Cr-V | air bag system |
| 2001 Honda Civic | air bag system |
| 2002 Honda Civic | 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 |
| 2003 Acura Mdx | air bag system |
| 2004 Honda Element | air bag system |
| 2004 Honda Cr-V | air bag system |
| 2004 Honda Pilot | air bag system |
| 2004 Acura Mdx | air bag system |
| 2005 Honda Civic | air bag system |
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | air bag system |
| 2005 Honda Cr-V | air bag system |
| 2005 Acura Mdx | air bag system |
| 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?
If the passenger frontal air bag deploys in a crash, the inflator can rupture and metal fragments can strike occupants, causing serious injury or death. Schedule the inflator replacement as soon as your VIN is confirmed in recall 14V700. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2001-2006 Honda Accord, Civic Hybrid, Pilot, Ridgeline, Rl, Odyssey, Element, Cr-V, Civic, or Mdx is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free passenger-side frontal air bag inflator replacement.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V700 when you call.
- Avoid letting anyone sit in the front passenger seat until the inflator replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the passenger side air bag inflator. The technician removes the old inflator from the passenger frontal air bag module and installs the replacement inflator specified for this recall. Parts and labor are covered, so the dealer repair is free. Service staff can confirm that the recall is open for the VIN before the appointment and handle the repair through the Honda service process.
Timeline
| November 4, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 24, 2014 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 26, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V700?
Recall 14V700 covers certain 2001-2006 Honda Accord, Civic Hybrid, Pilot, Ridgeline, Rl, Odyssey, Element, Cr-V, Civic, and Mdx vehicles in high-humidity locations. The passenger frontal air bag inflator can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments toward occupants. Honda dealers replace the inflator for free.
What should I do if my 2001-2006 Honda Accord, Civic Hybrid, Pilot, Ridgeline, Rl, Odyssey, Element, Cr-V, Civic, or Mdx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V700. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the passenger air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 14V700 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda dealers replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator free of charge. Owners can also contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 for recall scheduling help.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V700?
The risk is metal-fragment injury during a crash that deploys the passenger frontal air bag. The inflator can rupture from excessive internal pressure, sending fragments toward vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death. The repair path is the free passenger air bag inflator replacement at a Honda dealer.
What if I bought this Honda vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall 14V700 depends on the VIN and whether the vehicle was originally sold or ever registered in the listed high-humidity locations. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Honda dealer with recall number 14V700 if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V700000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V700 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V700000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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