How long does a airbag recall repair take?

between 1-2 hours
How long will the recall service take? Once the parts arrive for your recall, the repair itself can take between 1-2 hours, and then a little extra time to complete the paper work and get you back on the road. Expect no longer than two and a half hours.

What is the Honda airbag recall?

Honda has now confirmed 15 deaths and more than 200 injuries in the U.S. related to Takata airbag driver’s front inflator ruptures in the field. The vehicle involved in this crash had been under recall since December 2011 for replacement of the original Takata driver’s frontal airbag inflator.

What does an airbag recall mean?

What Is the Takata Airbag Recall? This recall affects cars featuring airbags made by the Japanese company Takata. These metal inflators in these defective airbags have the potential to explode without warning, expelling shrapnel into the vehicle cabin at a high rate of speed.

What is the recall on Honda?

DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 723,000 SUVs and pickup trucks because the hoods can open while the vehicles are moving. The recall covers certain 2019 Passports, 2016 through 2019 Pilots and 2017 through 2020 Ridgeline pickups.

How many cars are affected by the Takata airbag recall?

The Takata airbag recall is the world’s largest automotive recall, affecting an estimated 100 million vehicles globally.

Are there any recalls on the airbags in my Honda?

The company issued a similar recall for many of the same vehicle types in 2009, after at least one person was killed by a Honda air bag, and several others were injured by flying debris hurled out of the over-inflated airbags. Honda considers the most recent recall to be an expansion of the 2009 Honda airbag recall.

Are there any Takata air bags that have been recalled?

Air Bags Approximately 67 million Takata air bags (priority groups 1-12) have been recalled because these air bags can explode when deployed, causing serious injury or even death. All vehicle owners should: Check for Recalls using your vehicle identification number (VIN).

What kind of air bag recall is there for Ford Ranger?

Overview. Consumers should also be aware of two critically important details about this recall: The Danger of “Alpha” Air Bags: Certain 2001-2003 Honda and Acura vehicles, 2006 Ford Ranger, and Mazda B-Series trucks are at a far higher risk for an air bag explosion that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.

What should I do if my car is recalled?

Every recall is serious because it means there is a safety problem with your vehicle, so contact your dealer as soon as possible to get the recall repair FOR FREE. If a dealer refuses to repair your vehicle as described in the recall letter, you should notify the manufacturer immediately. You can also file a complaint with NHTSA.