Service Bulletin
July 23, 2014

14-030
BTB 51969 (1407)

Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive
Pressure After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute Humidity
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2003–05
MDX
2005
3.5RL

Trim
ALL
ALL

VIN Range
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BACKGROUND
Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front
passenger’s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal
pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing
to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger’s
foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
Affected Honda vehicles were originally sold or ever registered in the following geographic locations: Alabama,
California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands.
If an affected vehicle arrives for service, make sure you advise the client that their vehicle is subject to a recall and the
dealer must document that the client was advised. American Honda recommends writing the following text on the repair
order:
The vehicle is subject to one or more recalls affecting the driver’s and/or passenger’s front airbag inflators. Redesigned
airbag inflators are not available for installation at this time. Once redesigned parts are available, the registered owner
of the vehicle will receive notice to bring the vehicle in for replacement of the component.
This bulletin will be revised once the repair procedure, parts information, and warranty claim information are available.

CLIENT INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Acura automobile dealer.

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