Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Odyssey and model year 2003 Acura MDX vehicles. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) – Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment
| Report Received Date | 09/19/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V412000 |
| Consequence Summary | Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective Action | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a noise suppressor unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2013. A renotification letter went out on July 11, 2014 for the 2003 Acura and the 2003-2004 Odyssey. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JC2 (Honda Odyssey) and JC3 (Acura MDX). |
| Recall Code | JC2/JC3 |
| Potentially Affected | 374618 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V412000) |
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