ACURA TL 2000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V080000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ACURA | TL | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-04-05 | 2002-03-14 | 2002-03-26 |
Production Dates: 1999-09-03 - 2000-04-07
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2900
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMPONENT IN THE INFLATOR OF SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY.
AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
