Honda recalls 750,000 vehicles in the US

Honda The automaker (NYSE:) announced Tuesday that it is recalling 750,000 vehicles in the United States after discovering a defect with airbags that could inadvertently deploy in the event of a crash.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Tuesday that there is a potential problem with the passenger weight sensor, which could cause a crack or short circuit. This defect may prevent the airbag from deploying as intended. To address this concern, dealers will be replacing faulty seat weight sensors.

The recall includes certain models of Honda vehicles, including the 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord and Civic. Additionally, certain 2020 and 2021 Honda CR-V and Passport vehicles are also subject to the recall.

In response to the situation, Honda revealed in a statement submitted to safety regulators that it had received 3,834 warranty claims related to this issue. Importantly, there have been no reported injuries or deaths related to this issue since June 2020.

Honda further explained to NHTSA that the defect may have occurred when a natural disaster affected a subcontractor's manufacturing plant. In response, the supplier temporarily changed the substrate material for the seat weight sensor's printed circuit board.

Honda says the alternative materials used “may place additional stress on the printed circuit board.”

In December, Honda recalled 4.5 million vehicles worldwide, including 2.54 million vehicles in the United States, due to the risk of fuel pump failure.

HMC stock rose 1.68% in midday trading Tuesday.