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Service bulletin - certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?S airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive i
Models from 2005
2005 ACURA MDX |
2005 ACURA RL |
Models from 2004
2004 ACURA MDX |
Models from 2003
2003 ACURA MDX |
Service Bulletin September 12, 2014 14-030 BTB 51969-52551 REV1 (1409) Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute Humidity (Supersedes 14-030, dated July 23, 2014; parts, warranty, and repair information have been added. Make sure to read this bulletin in its entirety) AFFECTED VEHICLES Year Model 2003–05 MDX 2005 RL Trim ALL ALL VIN Range Check the iN VIN status for eligibility Check the iN VIN status for eligibility BACKGROUND Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger’s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger’s foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants. Affected vehicles were sold and/or registered in the following geographic locations: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. CLIENT NOTIFICATION Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be repaired before they are sold. Should your dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it. CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace the passenger’s airbag inflator, then return the original, undeployed inflator as directed. CLIENT INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Acura automobile dealer. © 2014 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved Page 1 of 9 PARTS INFORMATION Part Name Part Number Quantity 2003–05 MDX Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Kit 04785-S3V-306 1 2005 RL Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Kit 04785-SJA-306 1 NOTE: • The inflator kit box must be used to return the recalled inflator to its supplier, ideally within 48 hours of the repair. Be careful not to damage the inflator kit box. • If the recalled, undeployed inflator is not returned, the warranty claim for that vehicle will be charged back to your dealership. • Follow the shipping instructions supplied with the inflator kit. If you have any questions about shipping, call Warranty Parts Inspection (WPI) at 937-642-2737. WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION NOTE: • To avoid non-payment of warranty claims, the serial number on the box of the new airbag inflator must be entered in the Diagnostic Trouble Codes field on each warranty claim. For more information, refer to step 1 of REPAIR PROCEDURE. • To avoid a warranty claim being charged back to your dealership, you must return the original, undeployed inflator to its supplier. Follow the shipping instructions supplied with the inflator kit. If you have any questions about shipping, call Warranty Parts Inspection (WPI) at 937-642-2737. Year/Model Operation Number Description Flat Rate Time Defect Code Symptom Code Template ID Failed Part Number 2003–05 MDX 7541A7 0.6 hr 5NX00 JJ300 14-030N 06780-S3V-A10ZA 2005 RL 7541A7 Replace the front passenger’s airbag inflator. 0.6 hr 5NX00 JJ400 14-030P 06780-SJA-A80 Skill Level: Repair Technician REPAIR PROCEDURE NOTE: • Be careful not to damage any parts when replacing the inflator, and follow the procedure exactly. • If, before removing the airbag, you suspect that it may be the incorrect airbag for the vehicle or a counterfeit, do not remove the airbag. Contact your DPSM for assistance. 1. Write down the serial number located on the right side of the new inflator box. For the warranty claim to be paid, your warranty clerk must enter this serial number in the Diagnostic Trouble Codes field on the warranty claim. 2. Remove the front passenger’s airbag. Page 2 of 9 3. Place the airbag face-down on a clean shop towel as shown. NOTE: • The orientation of the airbag is critical because if the inflator is installed incorrectly, the harness will be too short when you reinstall the airbag. • The brackets between the various models are similar but may differ from the example shown. 4. Visually inspect the airbag and the inflator for any unusual writing or markings. • • If there is nothing unusual about the airbag or the inflator, go to step 5. If there are any unusual markings, like an incorrect label or a model year written in marker, the airbag and inflator may not be the correct airbag and/or inflator for the vehicle or it may be a counterfeit part. For more information about counterfeit airbags, you can refer to safercar.gov, enter keywords MANAGING COUNTERFEIT, and select Recommended Dealer Guidance for Managing Counterfeit Air Bags from the list. If you suspect that the airbag or inflator is counterfeit, do not continue this procedure. Contact your DPSM for assistance. Page 3 of 9 5. Remove the harness from both ends of the inflator bracket. 6. Short the red wires. NOTE: You must cut and short the wires as indicated to prevent accidental deployment. • Cut the red wires as shown. • Cut about 2 inches of the corrugated tube, then pull out the two red wires. • Strip away about 1 inch of the wire insulation, then twist the wires together. • Tape the twisted ends with electrical tape. Page 4 of 9 7. Cut off the connector and short the yellow wires. You must cut and short the wires as indicated to prevent accidental deployment. • Cut all four wires to remove the connector. • Cut about 2 inches of the corrugated tube, then pull out the yellow wires. • Strip away about an inch of the wire insulation, then twist the wires together. • Tape the twisted ends with electrical tape. 8. Remove the four inflator nuts. Page 5 of 9 9. Remove the inflator bracket. NOTE: You can only remove one of the brackets, as the other is welded to the airbag housing. 10. Remove the inflator by pushing it out. 11. Install the new inflator. • One connector looks like a “D” whereas the other connector is a circle. Make sure you insert the “D” connector into the airbag first. NOTE: There is a yellow band marking on the circle side. Page 6 of 9 • Slide the inflator in until the “D” aligns with the tab on the inflator bracket. There should be no space or gap between the inflator and bracket. • Reinstall the inflator bracket. There should be no space or gap between the bracket and inflator. • Install the new 5 mm locknuts and torque them in sequence to 3.9 N•m (34 lb-in). Page 7 of 9 12. Remove the stickers covering the terminals on both sides of the new inflator. 13. Install the new inflator harness. • Make sure the airbag and harness are aligned as shown. NOTE: Make sure you have the orientation correct as shown below. If you connect the harness incorrectly, the harness cannot be removed, and you will not be able to reinstall the airbag because the harness will be too short. • Connect the two connectors. Align the “T” shape in the inflator harness connector with the T-shaped inflator connector, then press the connector into place. • After you hear each connector click, wiggle it to make sure it is secure. NOTE: If the connector is not properly aligned, it will come out. Page 8 of 9 14. Connect the harness to the inflator brackets. • • Insert the side without the shrink-wrap tubing first. Insert the harness at the third “valley” in the corrugated tube. Insert the side of the harness with the shrink-wrap tubing into the inflator bracket. Make sure the harness is securely inserted and that it does not sag. 15. Reinstall the passenger’s airbag into the vehicle and torque the new locknuts to 9.8 N•m (7.2 lb-ft). 16. Put the original inflator into the box the new one came in. Make sure there is no other hardware in the box because if the package rattles, it will not be accepted by the courier. 17. Follow the shipping instructions supplied with the inflator kit to return the undeployed inflator. If you have any questions about shipping, call Warranty Parts Inspection (WPI) at 937-642-2737. 18. Give the warranty clerk the inflator serial number that you wrote down in step 1. For the warranty claim to be paid, your warranty clerk must enter the serial number in the Diagnostic Trouble Codes field on the warranty claim. END Page 9 of 9