The problem
Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 acura zdx passenger cars manufactured between november 12, 2009 and march 22, 2010. During the manufacturing process, the dashboard covering material may have not been properly laser scored to allow complete deployment of the front passenger's srs airbag.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the airbag will not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners and acura dealers will inspect the dashboard covering material and replace if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on april 21, 2010. Owners may contact acura client services at 1-800-382-2238.
Contacts
Honda's recall campaign number is r34. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Acura dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V145000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.