Honda recalling over 80,000 vehicles with dangerous airbags in Canada

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Honda is recalling over 80,000 vehicles in Canada due to dangerous airbags.

According to Transport Canada, there could be a problem with the driver’s front airbag inflator on certain Honda and Acura models.

“This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, pieces could be propelled toward the occupants,” said Transport Canada.

Additionally, Transport Canada says this could also cause damage to the airbag assembly and prevent it from inflating properly.

The models include cars, light trucks and vans, minivans and SUVs that are from as old as 2001 and as recent as 2010.

There are 83,977 vehicles involved in the recall.

Transport Canada says this recall only affects certain vehicles that had a Takata airbag inflator installed during a previous airbag recall or collision repair.

Make	Model	Model Year(s) Affected
ACURA	CL	2003
ACURA	EL	2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
ACURA	MDX	2003 2004 2005 2006
ACURA	TL	2002 2003
HONDA	ACCORD	2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
HONDA	CIVIC	2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
HONDA	CR-V	2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
HONDA	ELEMENT	2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
HONDA	ODYSSEY	2002 2003 2004
HONDA	PILOT	2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
HONDA	RIDGELINE	2006

If you believe this recall applies to your vehicle, visit this website for more information.