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Honda Recalls Nearly 100k Vehicles over Airbag Issue
Honda dealers will replace the faulty sensor free, and owners will be notified by mail starting July 6, the automaker said.
- AcuraHonda issued a recall for 98,892 vehicles across 13 model lines due to a front passenger seat weight sensor defect that risks unintentional airbag deployment.
- According to the NHTSA, the sensor may crack if exposed to humidity, causing an internal short circuit stemming from a change in the printed circuit board's base material.
- If the sensor cracks, frontal and knee airbags may deploy despite the presence of a child or infant, affecting models including the Honda Accord, Civic, and Pilot.
- Honda dealers will replace the faulty weight sensors free of charge, with the automaker notifying affected owners by mail starting on July 6.
- This recall expands upon a 2024 action following supplier errors in production data and verification; owners can check vehicle status on the NHTSA recalls website.
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Honda and Acura recall 100,000 vehicles for a passenger airbag defect. A faulty seat sensor could cause unsafe deployment. Check your affected Honda or Acura for a free repair.
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Honda presented to the National Road Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) a safety retreat involving 98,892 Honda and Acura vehicles in the country. According to the report, a capacitor located on the printed circuit board of the passenger’s front seat weight sensor can crack and cause an internal short circuit due to exposure to environmental humidity. Honda indicated that, in the event of a collision, the front passenger’s front and knee airb…
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