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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 13V412📅 Sep 19, 2013

2003–2004 Honda Odyssey & 2003 Acura MDX recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Odyssey and model year 2003 Acura MDX vehicles. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

💥 The risk

Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a noise suppressor unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2013. A renotification letter went out on July 11, 2014 for the 2003 Acura and the 2003-2004 Odyssey. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JC2 (Honda Odyssey) and JC3 (Acura MDX).

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V412000
Manufacturer recall #
JC2/JC3
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
374,618
Component
AIR BAGS
Owner phone
1-800-999-1009
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 1, 2013
Built
Feb 21, 2002 – Sep 23, 2003
Recall started by
ODI
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V412 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V412?

2003–2004 Honda Odyssey & 2003 Acura MDX. 374,618 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Acura dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-999-1009.