Honda Motor has announced a safety recall affecting 98,892 vehicles throughout the United States due to a malfunction that could cause airbags to deploy when they shouldn’t, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Friday.
The safety recall affects specific models including Honda Acura TLX, Accord Hybrid, and 2022 Accord vehicles, according to the federal auto safety agency.
The problem stems from a defective front passenger seat weight sensor that can develop cracks and experience electrical shorts, NHTSA explained.
This malfunction could result in airbags deploying unexpectedly even when passengers such as infants in car seats or children are present – situations where the airbag system should normally prevent deployment for safety reasons.
To fix the problem, authorized dealers will install replacement seat weight sensors free of charge to vehicle owners, according to NHTSA.
