Stop Sale/Safety Recall
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.
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 not currently available but are expected to begin arriving at dealers this summer.
Dealer Actions
Dealers should ensure that all associates are aware of the situation, provide transparent information to customers, and replace the driver’s airbag inflator with a different inflator type for affected vehicles.
Customer Communications
Customers will be notified of the recall by mail, and dealers should inform customers that their vehicle is part of an open recall requiring a replacement of the driver’s airbag inflator.
Manual:
Download: Acura 2005-2016 Multi-Model Driver’s Airbag Inflator Recall Dealer Q&A – Updated 02.19.16
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