Recall 20V026 covers 1,439,841 1996-2001 Isuzu vehicles for driver air bag inflators that rupture or underinflate. Repair will be free once available.
Isuzu is recalling 1,439,841 1996-2001 vehicles, including the Oasis, because NADI driver air bag inflators can absorb moisture and rupture or leave the air bag underinflated. In a crash, metal fragments can strike occupants or the air bag can provide too little protection; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The driver frontal air bag inflator module is the part that deploys the air bag cushion in front of the driver during a qualifying crash. In these 1996-2001 Isuzu, Honda, and Acura vehicles, the module uses a Takata Non-Azide Driver inflator, called NADI, which creates gas to fill the cushion when the crash sensor commands deployment.
The defect is in the inflator seal. Honda traced the problem to insufficient aluminum tape sealing, which lets moisture enter the inflator over time. Once moisture gets inside, the inflator does not behave as designed during deployment. It can rupture, or it can underinflate the air bag cushion instead of filling it fully.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a dashboard light, noise, smell, or change in normal driving to show that moisture has reached the inflator.
Who's affected?
Spans 10 models across the 1996-2001 model years, all tied to the driver-side front air bag inflator module.
| 1999 Isuzu Oasis | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2000 Honda Civic | front air bag |
| 1999 Honda Civic | front air bag |
| 1997 Honda Civic | front air bag |
| 1996 Honda Civic | front air bag |
| 2000 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| 1999 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| 1997 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| 1998 Honda EV Plus | front air bag |
| 2001 Acura Cl | front air bag |
| 1998 Acura Cl | front air bag |
| 1999 Acura Rl | front air bag |
| 2000 Acura Tl | front air bag |
| 1999 Acura Cl | front air bag |
| 1998 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| 1997 Honda EV Plus | front air bag |
| 2000 Honda Odyssey | front air bag |
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | front air bag |
| 1998 Honda Civic | front air bag |
| 2000 Acura Rl | front air bag |
| 1998 Acura Rl | front air bag |
| 1999 Acura Tl | front air bag |
| 1998 Isuzu Oasis | front air bag |
| 1998 Honda Odyssey | front air bag |
| 2001 Acura Mdx | front air bag |
| 1999 Honda Accord | front air bag |
| 1998 Honda Accord | front air bag |
| 2000 Honda Accord | front air bag |
| Units affected | 1,439,841 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
In recall 20V026, a crash that requires driver air bag deployment can cause the inflator to rupture, sending metal fragments toward the driver or passengers. An underinflated cushion also reduces crash protection. Both failures increase the risk of serious injury or death. Repair will be free at any franchised Isuzu dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 1996-2001 Oasis, Civic, Cr-V, EV Plus, Cl, Rl, Tl, Odyssey, Mdx, or Accord is included in this recall.
- Watch for the recall notice from Honda or Isuzu before scheduling the dealer inspection.
- Contact a franchised Isuzu dealer about the free driver frontal air bag inflator inspection and replacement if your VIN is included.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 20V026 when you call.
- Call Isuzu customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions about the recall status and dealer repair path.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, an Isuzu technician will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator and replace it with a different design if replacement is needed. The recall repair will be free, including parts and labor. A general reimbursement plan is on file for this campaign. If you have already paid for a related driver air bag inflator repair, ask the service desk or customer support how to submit documentation for review under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 17, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 21, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| January 21, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 9, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 1, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V026?
Recall 20V026 covers 1,439,841 1996-2001 Isuzu Oasis, Civic, Cr-V, EV Plus, Cl, Rl, Tl, Odyssey, Mdx, and Accord vehicles with NADI driver air bag inflators. Moisture can make the inflator rupture or leave the air bag underinflated in a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
What should I do if my 1996-2001 Isuzu Oasis, Civic, Cr-V, EV Plus, Cl, Rl, Tl, Odyssey, Mdx, or Accord is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 20V026. If it is, contact a franchised Isuzu dealer and ask for the driver frontal air bag inflator inspection. The dealer will replace the inflator if needed, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator and replace it if necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is inside the driver frontal air bag inflator. In a crash that deploys the air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments toward occupants, or the air bag cushion can underinflate and fail to protect the occupant properly.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then reference recall number 20V026 when you call the dealer service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V026000 |
|---|---|
| Isuzu customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V026 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V026000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (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 Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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