NHTSA Recall 20V026000: Inflator module (air bags)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,439,841 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Acura Cl.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V026000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | D8J, Z8G |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | January 17, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 1, 2020 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
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 20V026000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Acura Cl | 1998, 1999, 2001 |
| Acura MDX | 2001 |
| Acura RL | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Acura TL | 1999, 2000 |
| Honda Accord | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Honda Civic | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Honda CR-V | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Honda EV Plus | 1997, 1998 |
| Honda Odyssey | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Isuzu Oasis | 1998, 1999 |
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.