General Information
The recall is due to the driver’s airbag inflator producing excessive internal pressure during deployment, which may cause the inflator casing to rupture and lead to injury or fatality.
The root cause of the issue has been identified as a combination of three factors: the presence of pressed phase stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant without moisture-absorbing desiccant, long-term exposure to repeated high-temperature cycling in the presence of moisture, and an inflator assembly that does not adequately prevent moisture intrusion in high humidity.
Affected Models
The recall includes specific VINs from the following Acura models: 2013-16 Acura ILX, 2007-16 Acura RDX, 2005-12 Acura RL, 2009-14 Acura TL, and 2010-13 Acura ZDX.
Repair and Replacement
The repair involves replacing the driver’s airbag inflator with a different inflator type. Replacement parts are currently not available but are expected to begin arriving at dealers in the summer.
Dealer and Customer Information
Dealers should ensure that all associates are aware of the situation and provide transparent information to customers. Customers will be notified of the recall and will be advised to visit their dealer for inflator replacement once parts become available.
Manual:
Download: Acura 2005-2016 Multi-Model Driver’s Airbag Inflator Recall Dealer Q&A
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