Honda Legend recalls
8 official safety recalls for the Honda Legend from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Driver airbag inflator may deploy slowly or rupture
Moisture absorbed by the driver airbag propellant could cause slow deployment or inflator rupture. The inflator or airbag assembly will be replaced; remedy parts are still being prepared.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE ABSORPTION OF MOISTURE INTO THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG PROPELLANT COULD LEAD TO SLOW DEPLOYMENT OR INFLATOR RUPTURE
- Defect
- The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
- Remedy
- Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Honda is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture
Abnormal deployment pressure may rupture the passenger airbag inflator case and propel metal fragments into the passenger compartment. The inflator inside the passenger airbag module will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
- Defect
- Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the passenger's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the passenger's air bag module.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture
Excessive pressure when the airbag activates may rupture the inflator, sending metal fragments through the cushion and potentially injuring occupants. The passenger front airbag module will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY
- Defect
- In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace the passenger front air bag module.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture
Abnormal deployment pressure may rupture the driver airbag inflator and propel metal fragments into the passenger compartment. The inflator inside the driver airbag module will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE IF DEPLOYED
- Defect
- Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the driver's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the driver's air bag module.
Brake master cylinder seal may deform
After brake fluid replacement or bleeding, the rear seal may deform and leak fluid. If the warning light is ignored, braking performance could be affected. The rear seal will be replaced with an improved one.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY FAIL
- Defect
- If the brake system undergoes any fluid replacement or bleeding of the system it is possible that the rear seal can become deformed. This can result in a brake fluid leak which will when the fluid reaches a low level illuminate the brake fluid low warning light on the dash. If the driver does not take any notice of the warning it is possible that the brake performance of the vehicle could be affected.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles and replace the rear seal with an improved one.
Power steering hose may leak
Heat deterioration may cause the power steering feed hose to leak, reducing steering assistance. Oil may reach the catalytic converter, causing smoke and potentially a fire. The hose will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID
- Defect
- It has been identified that due to heat deterioration of the rubber the power steering feed hose may leak. If ignored loss of power assistance will ensue with the chance that hydraulic oil may leak onto the catalytic converter resulting in the generation of smoke and the potential of fire.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have the subject hose replaced.
Brake lights may fail due to switch contamination
Oil contamination may stop the brake lights from working. The brake light switch will be replaced and oil removed from the switch pad.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CONCERN
- Defect
- The brake/stop lights may not function due to oil contamination of the switch.
- Remedy
- Replace the brake light switch and remove all traces of oil from the switch pad.
Transmission bolt may loosen and cause loss of drive
A transmission bolt may loosen and disengage the transmission from the differential, causing loss of drive. A vehicle in Park without the parking brake engaged could also move unexpectedly. An updated sealing bolt and O-ring will be installed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBLE LOSS OF DRIVE AND TRANSMISSION PARK FACILITY
- Defect
- A bolt in the transmission can loosen and fall out disengaging the transmission from the differential. If this condition occurs while the vehicle is being driven it could cause an unexpected loss of drive. If the vehicle is stopped with the transmission in the PARK position and the parking brake is not engaged the vehicle could move unexpectedly.
- Remedy
- Affected vehicles are being recalled to have an updated sealing bolt and O-ring installed.
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.