Recall 15V045 covers 374,177 2003-2004 Odyssey and Mdx vehicles for inadvertent air bag or seatbelt pretensioner deployment. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 374,177 2003-2004 Odyssey and Mdx vehicles because electrical noise can make the air bag control module fail and trigger the front air bags, side air bags, or seatbelt pretensioners while the vehicle is being driven. Inadvertent deployment increases the risk of injury and a crash; Honda dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The air bag control module in the 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey and Mdx is the computer that watches crash sensors and decides when to fire the front air bags, side air bags, and seatbelt pretensioners. The seatbelt pretensioners tighten the belt in a crash so the occupant is held back before the air bags inflate. That system is supposed to wait for a crash signal before it deploys anything.
On affected vehicles, electrical noise surges can damage a chip inside the SRS electronic control unit, also called the air bag computer. The chip has low resistance to that electrical noise, so the module can send a deployment signal even when the vehicle has not crashed. Honda's revised repair replaces the control unit with a newer design, because the earlier noise filter did not fully stop the problem.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bags or seatbelt pretensioners can deploy while the vehicle is being driven, without a prior light, sound, or change in how the vehicle feels.
Who's affected?
Spans Odyssey and Mdx vehicles across the 2003 and 2004 model years, all involving the front air bag.
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2003 Acura Mdx | front air bag |
| 2003 Honda Odyssey | front air bag |
| Units affected | 374,177 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 8 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
An air bag that deploys without a crash can injure occupants and raise the risk of a vehicle crash. If it happens while driving, slow down, stop in a safe place, and call a Honda dealer before continuing. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey or Mdx is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free SRS ECU replacement that fixes the electrical-noise defect in the air bag control module.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V045 when you call.
- Tell the dealer if the vehicle already received the earlier noise-filter repair under the superseded campaign; this recall requires SRS ECU replacement.
- Avoid unnecessary trips until the repair is complete, because unintended air bag or seatbelt pretensioner deployment increases crash and injury risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the supplemental restraint system electronic control unit, the SRS ECU. This is the air bag control unit, and the recall repair is free. Vehicles that received a noise filter under the earlier campaign still need this ECU replacement under campaign 15V045. If you already paid out of pocket for a related SRS ECU repair before the recall notice, Honda's general reimbursement plan on file covers documented expenses. Bring repair invoices or payment records to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 28, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 28, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| January 29, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 13, 2015 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 22, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V045?
Recall 15V045 covers 374,177 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey and Mdx vehicles with an air bag control module defect. Electrical noise can cause the SRS ECU to fail, allowing the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
What should I do if my 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey or Mdx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V045. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule replacement of the supplemental restraint system electronic control unit. Reference Honda recall numbers JN6 for Odyssey or JN7 for Mdx when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda dealers will replace the supplemental restraint system electronic control unit free of charge. This campaign also covers vehicles that received a noise filter under recall 13V-412.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is inadvertent deployment of the air bags or seatbelt pretensioners while the vehicle is being operated. Honda states this can increase injury risk and crash risk. Recall 15V045 does not include a do-not-drive order, but the repair path is clear and free.
When did Honda start recall 15V045 repairs?
Honda began recall 15V045 on February 22, 2016. The dealer repair is available, so included owners can schedule the SRS ECU replacement now. Have your VIN and Honda recall number JN6 or JN7 ready when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V045000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V045 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V045000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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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