Honda Airbag Recalls Rise Past 8.5 Million Vehicles
Honda has added an additional 2.23 million late model U.S. vehicles to the growing list of recalls over Takata airbags that could explode from production defects. The Japan-based automaker said late Wednesday that certain Honda and Acura vehicles from the 2005-2016 model years are being recalled to replace the Takata-manufactured PSDI-5 driver-side front airbag inflators.
The decision raises the number of Honda and Acura autos involved in the growing list of airbag safety recalls to 8.51 million vehicles, the company said. Honda said it has received no reports of inflator ruptures from the affected Takata airbags in any of the company’s vehicles worldwide.
The company plans to replace the recalled inflators with new parts from an alternative supplier free of charge to Honda and Acura vehicle owners. Due to the large volume of required repairs, Honda said the necessary replacement parts won’t be available until the summer of 2016.
From Honda:
“If your vehicle is affected by this recall, we encourage you to take immediate action to have it repaired. There is no cost for the repair. Should there be any wait for a replacement airbag inflator, our dealers are prepared to provide alternative transportation in the form of a loaner or rental vehicle, free of charge, until your own vehicle is repaired.”
“We apologize to our customers for any inconvenience, and want you to know we are doing everything possible to accelerate production of the replacement of airbag inflators so that our customers’ vehicles can be repaired as soon as possible.”
To determine if your vehicle is affected by the recall, visit Honda’s Airbag Inflator Recall Center to look for your specific make and model and enter your VIN number which is located in multiple places on your vehicle and on your insurance card.
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