A federal auto safety agency announced Tuesday that it has received a formal request to launch an investigation into more than 806,000 Honda minivans due to concerns about their air bag systems.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the petition centers on reports of air bags deploying on their own while the vehicles are being driven — a potentially dangerous situation for drivers and passengers.
The investigation request covers Honda’s Odyssey minivan, a widely popular model, specifically those manufactured during model years 2011 through 2017.
As of Tuesday, Honda had not responded to a request for comment on the matter.
