Honda — Accord, Civic, CR-V, Element, MDX, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- Owing to excess internal pressure, inflation of the driver airbag can cause the inflator to split and release metal fragments which can cause injury to the vehicle passengers.
- Origin
- Japan
What is this? Some Honda cars made in Japan may have a broken airbag part. If the airbag inflates, it can burst and send out sharp metal pieces.
What's happening? Honda is fixing cars that could hurt passengers when the airbag opens.
Does this affect me? This may affect owners of certain Honda models in Germany, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden.
What should I do? Call a Honda dealer or your mechanic right away to check your car. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health questions.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Owing to excess internal pressure, inflation of the driver airbag can cause the inflator to split and release metal fragments which can cause injury to the vehicle passengers. · Origin: Japan
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