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Authorities sound alarm for Honda owners over a spike in air bag thefts
The National Insurance Crime Bureau says more than 500,000 airbags are stolen each year, causing $50 million in losses.
- Authorities are sounding the alarm over a spike in airbag thefts targeting driver's side airbags of Honda Accords, Civics, HR-Vs, and CR-Vs, with the warning extending to Honda owners everywhere.
- The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports more than 500,000 airbags are stolen annually, causing $50 million in losses as black market buyers purchase stolen units for significantly less than the $1,000 dealership replacement cost.
- Recent theft sprees have impacted Maryland, Illinois, and South Florida. Honda is separately recalling more than 880,000 cars due to a rear suspension problem.
- Police state these crimes typically occur overnight, advising owners to keep vehicles locked and install outdoor cameras to monitor their vehicles as deterrents.
- In a related development, Kia and Hyundai will pay states $9 million following ignition theft investigations. Authorities recommend parking in well-lit areas if garage access is unavailable.
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Authorities sound alarm for Honda owners over a spike in air bag thefts
Authorities across the country are sounding the alarm over a spike in air bag thefts.The warning is for Honda owners everywhere. According to officials, these thieves are targeting the driver's side air bags of Honda Accords, Civics, HR-Vs and CR-Vs.The thieves are often stealing these air bags to sell on the black market.While a brand new replacement airbag could cost around $1,000 at a dealership for the victim, these black market buyers are p…
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