Vehicle recall 16V061000 · February 3, 2016
Acura RDX, Honda Ridgeline and 9 more models
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V061000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 3, 2016
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- JY0, JY1, JY2
- Owner notification
- February 22, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,232,187
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Acura ILX (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Acura RDX (2007-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Acura RL (2005-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Acura TL (2009-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Acura ZDX (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Honda CR-V (2007-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Honda CR-Z (2011-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Honda Fit (2009-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Honda Fit EV (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Honda Insight (2010-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Honda Ridgeline (2007-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
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