NHTSA Recall 02V080000: Air bags: frontal
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,900 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Acura TL.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V080000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | March 14, 2002 |
| Owner notification | April 5, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, a component in the inflator of some passenger air bag modules was not welded properly.
Safety risk
As a result, the affected air bags may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a front seat passenger.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V080000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.