The problem is that the front passenger seat weight sensor cracked and shorted out, causing the airbag to not deploy properly. This means that the airbag may deploy with excessive force or may not deploy at all, endangering the occupants.

Honda says it will recall 750 thousand cars To solve this problem in the USA. The recall affects certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord and Civic models, as well as certain 2020 and 2021 Honda CR-V and Passport models.

Honda said it had 3,834 cases He noted that there have been warranty claims regarding this defect and that there have been no reports of injuries or deaths resulting from this issue since June 2020. The company also attempted to explain how this issue might have occurred.

The company stated that the supplier temporarily replaced the base material in the weight sensor PCB following a natural disaster affecting the contractor’s manufacturing facility. Honda said the alternative material used “may cause additional stress on the circuit board.”

• Honda isn’t the only company having problems with airbags. In December 2023, Toyota recalled 1.12 million vehicles worldwide due to a short circuit in a sensor that could cause airbags to not work as designed.
• Also in December 2023, Honda recalled 4.5 million vehicles worldwide due to risks of fuel pump failure; 2.54 million of these were in the United States.

Recalling cars is an expensive and cumbersome procedure for manufacturers and consumers that can damage brand trust and affect sales. But customer safety must be a priority for any company that wants to remain competitive and respected in the market. Honda has promised to fully resolve the issue with faulty airbags and prevent it from recurring in the future.