NHTSA Recall 19V500000: Inflator module (air bags)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,558 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Acura ILX.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V500000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | S5B, W59 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | June 27, 2019 |
| Owner notification | August 12, 2019 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Safety risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
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 19V500000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura ILX | 2013 |
| Acura RDX | 2015 |
| Acura RL | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 |
| Acura TL | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Acura ZDX | 2010, 2012 |
| Honda CR-V | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Honda CR-Z | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Honda Fit | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Honda Insight | 2010, 2011, 2013 |
| 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.