Recall 17V029 covers 308,884 2005-2012 Acura and Honda vehicles for passenger air bag inflators that rupture. Repair is free at any franchised Acura dealer.
Acura is recalling 308,884 2005-2012 vehicles, including the Rl, Mdx, and Cr-V, because certain passenger frontal air bag inflators can rupture after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture can send metal fragments into occupants, causing serious injury or death; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in the affected 2005-2012 Acura Rl, Element, Ridgeline, Mdx, Cr-V, Pilot, and Fit vehicles is part of the air bag module in front of the passenger seat. In a crash, the inflator produces gas that fills the air bag so it can cushion the passenger.
On these vehicles, the inflator uses propellant that breaks down after long exposure to humidity and repeated temperature changes. If the passenger front air bag deploys after that degradation, the inflator can rupture instead of opening in a controlled way. That rupture can send metal fragments into the passenger area during a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag light, normal driving feel, and everyday operation do not tell you whether the inflator has degraded.
Who's affected?
Spans multiple model lines from 2005-2012, all tied to the passenger-side front air bag inflator module.
| 2005 Acura Rl | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2005 Honda Element | front air bag |
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | front air bag |
| 2006 Acura Mdx | front air bag |
| 2006 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| 2006 Honda Pilot | front air bag |
| 2006 Acura Rl | front air bag |
| 2006 Honda Element | front air bag |
| 2007 Honda Fit | front air bag |
| 2007 Honda Pilot | front air bag |
| 2007 Honda Element | front air bag |
| 2007 Honda Ridgeline | front air bag |
| 2007 Acura Rl | front air bag |
| 2008 Honda Pilot | front air bag |
| 2008 Honda Element | front air bag |
| 2008 Honda Ridgeline | front air bag |
| 2008 Honda Fit | front air bag |
| 2008 Acura Rl | front air bag |
| 2005 Honda Pilot | front air bag |
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | front air bag |
| 2009 Acura Rl | front air bag |
| 2009 Honda Element | front air bag |
| 2010 Honda Ridgeline | front air bag |
| 2010 Acura Rl | front air bag |
| 2010 Honda Element | front air bag |
| 2011 Honda Ridgeline | front air bag |
| 2012 Honda Ridgeline | front air bag |
| 2011 Honda Element | front air bag |
| 2012 Acura Rl | front air bag |
| 2011 Acura Rl | front air bag |
| 2005 Acura Mdx | front air bag |
| 2005 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| Units affected | 308,884 |
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?
An inflator rupture can send metal fragments into the cabin and strike occupants, causing serious injury or death. Have the front passenger air bag inflator recall addressed before carrying a front-seat passenger. Repair will be free at any franchised Acura dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2012 Acura Rl, Element, Ridgeline, Mdx, Cr-V, Pilot, or Fit is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Acura owner notice before scheduling if the dealer says the remedy is not open for your VIN.
- Contact a franchised Acura dealer when your VIN shows an open repair, and ask for the free passenger air bag inflator replacement that fixes the rupture risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Acura has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V029 when you call.
- Avoid using the front passenger seat until the inflator replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Acura technician replaces the front passenger air bag inflator. The work addresses the recalled inflator inside the passenger frontal air bag module, and the final dealer repair will be free once available. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Honda has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign, so if you already paid for a related inflator repair, ask the service desk how to submit documented expenses under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 10, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 11, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| January 11, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 20, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 27, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V029?
Recall 17V029 covers 308,884 2005-2012 Acura Rl, Element, Ridgeline, Mdx, Cr-V, Pilot, and Fit vehicles with front passenger air bag inflators that can rupture during a crash. Acura dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator for free.
What should I do if my 2005-2012 Acura Rl, Element, Ridgeline, Mdx, Cr-V, Pilot, or Fit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V029. If it is, contact a franchised Acura dealer to schedule the front passenger air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 17V029 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. Acura dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator free of charge, and Acura customer service can be reached at 1-888-234-2138.
What is the safety risk in recall 17V029?
The safety risk is serious injury or death from metal fragments if the passenger frontal air bag inflator ruptures during a crash. The recall repair replaces the affected inflator, so confirm your VIN and schedule the free dealer repair if your vehicle is included.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. This recall depends on the vehicle's VIN and where it was originally sold or registered, not on whether you are the first owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Acura dealer with recall number 17V029 if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V029000 |
|---|---|
| Acura customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V029 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V029000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Report (PDF) - 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 Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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