NHTSA recall 05V510000
Air bags › Frontal
Acura TL and 1 more
Reported Nov 3, 2005316 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number P99 & Q00Built Sep 21, 2005 – Sep 23, 2005
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, on the frontal airbag system where the two external impact sensors IS mounted, near the front headlights the front impact sensor bolts were not properly torqued.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and remove the bumper and retorque the loose bolts. the recall began on november 7, 2005. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 and acura at 1-800-382-2238.