Eight thousand two hundred drivers of certain 2001-2003 Honda and Acura cars with Takata airbags are getting a warning from Honda and Acura to stop driving. Honda Accord and Civic models from 2001 to 2002, CR-V, Odyssey, and Pilot models from 2002, Acura 3.2 TL models from 2002 to 2003, and Acura 3.2CL models from 2003 are all affected. Between 2008 and 2011, Honda recalled the airbag inflators, but the owners never had them fixed. In a joint statement, Honda and Acura told about 8200 owners of specific models from 2001 to 2003 whose Takata airbags still hadn’t been fixed to “Do Not Drive.” Honda recalled the airbag inflators between 2008 and 2011, but the owners of the cars with the problem never had them fixed. This means that about 8200 vehicles still have the problem. On the list are Honda Accord and Civic models from 2001 to 2002, CR-V, Odyssey, and Pilot models from 2002, and Acura 3.2TL and 3.2CL models from 2002 to 2003 and 2003, respectively. The owners of the affected vehicles should only drive them once the required recall is finished. In addition to the free repair, Honda will offer a free tow and a loaner car. NHTSA reports that 50% of Takata’s Alpha airbags fail, making them one of the oldest airbag models being recalled. If the inflators fail, metal shards that fly toward the driver’s face could kill or seriously hurt them. The NHTSA says car owners should check as soon as possible to see if their Takata airbags have been recalled. If this happens, the car’s owner should stop driving it immediately and call their local Acura or Honda dealership or customer service to set up a free repair.
