Honda Canada is recalling more than 65,000 Acura and Honda vehicles

Remembering safety in the world of cars is common. Several factors can be the cause, whether it is an assembly defect or a manufacturing defect. The purpose of the recall is to make the necessary adjustments to protect the safety of road users. In this stream, Honda Canada recalls more than 65,000 vehicles in Canada for a fault in the passenger seat.

The sensor involved

According to the latest recall released by Honda Canada, 66,846 brand vehicles Acura and Honda would be affected by this safety recall which affects a faulty weight sensor located in the front passenger seat. On vehicles with this defective part, the front passenger airbag as well as the knee airbag may deploy during a simple collision. This can therefore lead to the risk of additional injuries in the event of an accident.

Honda Canada it states that if the weight sensor fails, the airbag warning light (SRS) will illuminate on the dashboard.

At Acura, only three models are affected by this recall. They are listed in the table below.

In the case of Honda, the list of targeted vehicles is longer and is equal to 10 models.

Corrective action has been implemented

As a corrective measure, Honda Canada will notify affected vehicle owners by mail and ask them to take the vehicle to a dealer to have the SRS light checked. If the light is on because of a bad weight sensor, it will need to be replaced. According to Transport Canada, replacement of the defective part can be done when replacement parts are available. At this time, owners of a vehicle that needs sensor replacement will, through a second letter, be invited by Honda Canada to come to their dealership to replace the front passenger seat.

Until they receive the letter, owners of Acura and Honda vehicles can also go Honda Canada website and enter their VIN (vehicle identification number) in the space provided to confirm if their vehicle is affected and recalled.

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