Honda Recalls Nearly 100,000 Vehicles Due to Airbag Deployment Risk
Honda has announced a recall affecting 98,892 vehicles across 13 model lines due to a defect in the front passenger seat weight sensor. This defect may cause the airbags to deploy unintentionally, posing a risk of injury to infants, children, or small adults seated in the front passenger seat. The affected models include the Acura TLX, RDX, MDX, and several Honda models such as the Ridgeline, Pilot, Passport, Odyssey, Insight, HR-V, CR-V, Fit, Civic, and Accord. The issue arises from a change in the base material used in the printed circuit board of the weight sensor, which can lead to cracking and an internal short circuit. Honda plans to notify affected vehicle owners starting July 6, and dealers will replace the faulty weight sensor free of charge.