Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 04012004 | 04/01/2004 | 10009036 | Srs indicator on after body shop repair. check for srs diagnostic trouble codes. acura servicenews. april 2004. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| 010103 | 01/01/2003 | 10005122 | Srs indicator comes on after body shop repair. acura servicenews. *tt | 02/02/2004 | |
| 080103 | 08/01/2003 | 10003103 | American honda service engineering is investigating occurrences of the srs light being on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 15-3. *tt | 10/08/2003 | |
| 010203 | 02/01/2003 | 10001804 | Srs indicator is on with no srs diagnostic trouble codes set. 96-03 3.5rls, 97-03 cls, 96-01 integra's, 98-03 3.2tls, 01-03 mdxs, and 02-03 rsxs. *tt *jb | 07/18/2003 | |
| 802 | 08/01/2002 | 637687 | Information on diagnosing side airbag light that stays on or flashes. *tt | 12/04/2002 | |
| 02021 | 09/09/2002 | 635759 | On some vehicles the side airbag off indicator comes on while driving. *tt | 10/31/2002 | |
| 02015 | 07/15/2002 | 00033 | 633350 | Subject regarding srs indicator on with srs diagnostic trouble codes 15-1, 15-2, and 15-3. replaces 01-013 as well. *tt | 09/23/2002 |
| 901 | 09/01/2001 | 626530 | Subject regarding srs light on after opds control unit replacement. *yd | 12/14/2001 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 062503 | 06/25/2003 | 10002162 | Investigating occurrences of the srs light being on with diagnostic trouble code 15-3. various models including the 2002-2003 3.5rl. *tt | 08/14/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 05/06/2010 | 91136 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 acura rsx. while driving at approximately 45 mph, the srs service light illuminated on the instrument panel and the front driver side seat belt would not latch. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the seat belt was replaced. the vehicle was then taken to another independent repair shop where the contact was informed the seat belt would not function in the event of a crash. the vehicle was not repaired for the srs service light failure. the failure mileage was 91,136 and the current mileage was 92,862. | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 78000 | 1 | 07/04/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 acura rsx. while driving at an unknown speed, the srs warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the restraint assembly was inoperative. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v166002 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). the contact would have to replace the wiring harness for the seat belt assembly at the cost of $500. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer would not assume any responsibility because the vehicle exceeded its warranty. the failure mileage was 78,000 and current mileage was 80,000. update 09/10/08 *cw updated 09/15/08. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2006 | 140000 | 1 | 08/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the srs light illuminated which made the contact concerned that the air bags may not deploy in the event of an accident. there was a technical service bulletin #637638. the contact expressed this was safety defect. there also has been trouble with switching gears from first to second gear. it made a grinding sound while going into second gear. this problem developed at 12,7000 miles. the vehicle has not been to a service dealer to address either problem. | |||
| 05/19/2004 | 27000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 55 mph, the consumers son was cut off by another motorist. her son lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a metal divider head on. the vehicle then flipped over and rolled three times, landing on it's roof. none of the frontal air bags, or the side air bags deployed upon impact. the driver and passenger suffered injuries. *jb *nm *sc | |||
| 01/26/2004 | 24000 | 1 | 12/13/2001 |
| Airbag did not deploy in head-on collision at 35 mph+. after collision, the dealer claims that srs system is defective and needs a new part in order for airbags to deploy properly in the future. *jb | |||
| 02/14/2003 | 4 | 10/14/2002 | |
| Problems with 2002 acura rsx possible lemon law qualifier. *mr the check engine light had come on. the consumer was told that the 02 oxygen sensor was sensitive and was reset but the problem was more than two occasions. there were problems with the locks/keyless entry, and the passenger side airbag light had come on. *scc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer was in an accident with the vehicle. the air bag did not deploy as it should have. the srs warning light did come on. the body shop had to replace the computer responsible for the srs system control which caused the light to illuminate. consumer was informed by mechanic that there were problems with them. *jg | |||
| 01/04/2002 | 7 | ||
| When vehicle was turned on air bag light would remain on continuously after vehicle has been turned. had taken vehicle to dealership 7 times for problem, that was not repairable.*ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 27000 | 1 | |
| During a 35 mph collision front air bags did not deploy. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *nm | |||
| While driving about 50 mph vehicle was involved in a side and frontal impact, and air bags did not deploy. driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. also, vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 09/11/2006 | 50000 | 1 | 09/19/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the srs indicator light illuminated causing the air bags to deactivate. there was a service bulletin released by the manufacturer (tsb # 02-015) indicating the failure was due to a faulty occupant position detection sensor unit. the service dealer and manufacturer were contacted. | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 09/22/2002 | 3200 | 1 | 08/01/2002 |
| While in motion, consumer was rear ended and by a vehicle traveling 100 mph. the side impact air bags did not deploy. consumer feels had they gone off it would have prevented the clavicle bone fracture the driver sustained. *jg *jb *nlm | |||
| 12/11/2001 | 2 | 08/01/2001 | |
| On 12/11/01 my 3 1/2 month old rsx-s was totalled. a 1990 chevy truck smashed into the driver side of the car and crushed it. the driver side from the beginning of the rear fender (just behind the driver's door) all the way up to the front bumper was hit and crushed. the driver's side impact airbag did not open. the driver's front airbag did not open. the passenger side was not hit at all howerver, it's front airbag did deploy. because of my airbags not opening my head smashed the driver's door window and my left hip and knee were pretty bruised. the pain is just now starting to go away, 3 weeks later. pictures can be seen at: | |||