An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251371-acura-tsx-2012-recall-air-bags · Recall date October 1, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V030000
“ACURA TSX (2012) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 1, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251371-acura-tsx-2012-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 17V030000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V030000).
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V030000 — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) ACURA TSX (2012) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a ACURA TSX (2012) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 17V030000 from Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). The official recall notice states: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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