Honda Announces Massive Airbag Recall
February 6, 2024 11:02AM EST
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Honda is recalling more than 750,000 vehicles over a faulty airbag sensor.
The issue is a weight sensor in the front passenger seat that’s designed to disable the airbags if children are in the seat. The NHTSA says the sensor can crack and fail, which can lead to the airbag triggering when it’s not supposed to and causing injury.
Owners can have the sensor replaced at a dealer at no cost.
Over a dozen Honda and Acura models are part of the recall. Affected owners will be notified beginning March 18th.
Have you ever been in a car when the airbag inflated? What did it feel like?
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