Accord MY 2001-2007 & MDX MY 2003-2006
Published 2 June 2015
Product
This recall has been updated. A new VIN list for Honda Accord has been added and the amount of affected Accords has been updated. Honda Accord MY 2001-2007 Driver's airbag inflator - alpha or beta (Some passenger airbag inflators included in other recalls - beta) 18 719 vehicles Honda MDX MY 2003-2006 Driver's airbag inflator - beta (Some passenger airbag inflators included in other recalls - alpha or beta) 3 030 vehicles
Why it was recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Hazard
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.