NHTSA Recall 16V061000: Inflator module (air bags)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,232,187 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Acura ILX.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V061000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JY0, JY1, JY2 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | February 3, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 22, 2017 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V061000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura ILX | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Acura RDX | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Acura RL | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Acura TL | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Acura ZDX | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Honda CR-V | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda CR-Z | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Honda Fit | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Honda Fit EV | 2013, 2014 |
| Honda Insight | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.