Jun 19 2008
Auto Recalls: Acura, TL, 2006
Build Dates : September 21, 2005 - September 23, 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V510000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20051107
Date Received by ODI: 20051103
Date Added to Databse: 20051107
Manufacturer’s Involved: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P99 & Q00
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 316
Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, on the frontal airbag system where the two external impact sensors are mounted, near the front headlights the front impact sensor bolts were not properly torqued.
Consequence:
If the bolts loosen or fall out, the sensor may fail to properly detect a crash, possibly resulting in delayed or non-deployment of the front airbag increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and remove the bumper and retorque the loose bolts. The recall began on November 7, 2005.
Report Initiator: MFR