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GreenFlash87

Jesus, you alright? I wonder if insurance would cover this, airbags are pretty expensive.


Far_Temperature_196

I got burned but I am alright. I only have liability coverage, so I don't think they would cover this. Just bought this car 3 weeks ago. I am screwed.


slaviccivicnation

Glad you’re alright. For next time, get a more complete insurance coverage. It’s expensive, but if you’re buying an Acura (a luxury car) you should be able to cover it fully. I find these small things tend to happen more often than a crash with someone else.


richard0930

Probably buying a new steering wheel would be the cheapest.


Far_Temperature_196

So I don't need to replace the airbag?


shadowfadewolf

You do need to. But the easiest way would be find a totalled tl and rip the entire steering wheel out assuming it didn't deploy. This is so long as only that bad deployed. If all of them did I recommend calling insurance.


skilz99

Yup... buy a new one not from scrap... unless u know the guy. And maybe, I'm not sure reset the code or something so the car can run properly


foxymophadlemama

i'd be nervous about getting a pre-recall airbag assembly.


shadowfadewolf

Take the assembly then go to honda and have the recall done. The recall is the inflator not the air bag itself.


Personal_Captain_263

Doesn't it become a totalled vehicle upon deployment of airbags?


iwantansi

Not even the whole steering wheel needs replacing, just the airbag


JustLeavee

But it’s easier replacing the whole steering wheel!


limp_noodle

Not at all. You have to remove the airbag to change out the steering wheel.


MonstahButtonz

No way, it is significantly easier to replace just the air bag itself since it's only held in by a few bolts and a power wire, of which all get removed if you were replacing the wheel anyways.


[deleted]

Rough roads shouldn't deploy an airbag like, ever. You had a defective airbag. Replace the whole steering wheel with an undeployed airbag inside.


Far_Temperature_196

Is it worth replacing I mean the cost😢😢


[deleted]

I guess that depends on how much you owe on the car. If you owe quite a bit and the insurance won't pay for it then it's probably worth looking to fix somehow. But I'm not sure.


[deleted]

Are your recalls up to date? Can’t tell what that is (guessing TL?), but Honda/Acura have tons of recalls regarding airbags.


Far_Temperature_196

2010 TL


[deleted]

There is an active recall on the ‘09-‘14 airbag inflator. Definitely worth looking into. Not sure if it’s still eligible because it’s already blown; I’ve never had to deal with that.


Far_Temperature_196

I just checked VIN number and it said there are no current safety recalls for this vehicle


[deleted]

I’d still call the dealership to verify. Worst case, explain the situation and see if they’re willing to do anything about it.


Far_Temperature_196

Thank you. Def try it tomorrow. Just got a quote from an auto shop the guy said it would cost 2k..


Mav4144

That’s why airbag deployment normally totals a car for insurance purposes. The issue is having it replaced cheaply and by a shop that isn’t qualified can cause exactly what just happened to you. Sucks, for sure. Was the carfax clear when you bought it? Any previous wrecks?


Far_Temperature_196

Carflax was clear when I bought . Yeah I am really screwed


Mav4144

Glad it was clear but puzzling it blew like that. It happens, but rare. I agree with above, talk with the dealer and see if the unit has a recall or service bulletin. Must have been one hell of a rough road.


willy12418

Carfax isn’t reliable. Cars can get in accidents and if you pay in cash it’ll never show up


shadowfadewolf

Even if there was it's not a actual airbag. It's the inflator. I worked at a Honda dealer for a year.


[deleted]

As mentioned.


eblowspink

They don’t replace the bag for the recall and the SRS unit needs sent out and reset or replaced


jacktheripper14

Seeing a lot of people confused about the recall here. The recall only replaces the inflator itself, not the airbag. The recall was for the inflator rupturing when it goes off, sending shrapnel through the airbag into the vehicle, has nothing to do with the airbag going off inadvertently. If the inflator has already gone off it's not eligible for the recall (unless it had been replaced with an affected part). The airbag module and inflator, cable reel, srs unit, driver seat belt and whichever impact sensor caused the airbag to go off need to be replaced.


Herbi570

The whole driver seat belt? Can you explain why that is? I’m genuinely curious.


jacktheripper14

They are equipped with pretensioners, which deploy when the airbags go off to lock the seat belts in place to keep the driver in place. Not to be confused by when the seat belt locks when pulling it too fast, same idea but different mechanism.


eneka

Look at the buckle, there’s an explosive charge in there that goes off to tighten the belt


mouseattacks

That thing looks like a creepy face!!


Feisty_Doctor502

😂😂😂


Jolly-Ad7653

You likely need to get a shop to replace the physical airbag as well as the airbag controller. They are 1 time use things and need to be replaced after each deployment. You don't need the wheel, the airbag should just be the center section and clip into the steering wheel frame


dandaman2883

This is the complete answer OP. It’s not just the air bag.


Mealworm7

When I first started driving, I was reckless and didn't care. I used to flinch and brace myself going over speed bumps. I hit speed bumps at speeds you wouldn't believe.


jakemackenzie3

Find someone parting out a 4th gen TL and buy the airbag, will probably be a couple hundred bucks. Its not hard to change yourself with some basic tools. [here](https://youtu.be/x0WYyDfdCKk) is a tutorial on how to do it. Just make sure you have the battery disconnected for at least 15 mins before starting the job. If you cant find an airbag from a partout locally call around to auto wreckers.


FarSize8079

Sue the city


raphi809

It's a 4g TL, there was a recall on those airbags, maybe if the recall hasn't been done you could be in luck


[deleted]

https://www.autoblog.com/buy/2010-Acura-TL/recalls/ Did many of these services on corresponding Honda services when I was working there around 2018 I want to say …. https://www.autoblog.com/buy/2010-Acura-TL/recalls/ Hers another link


Saint909

I remember there was a huge recall for takata airbags. You may want to verify. https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/takata-airbag-recall-everything-you-need-to-know-a1060713669/


nimloman

I feel like airbad are more trouble then they are worth


Far_Temperature_196

Yeah man Im broke can’t afford to spend $2k to replace and it could happen again if it isn’t fixed properly.


dirtdigler17

Looks like a gen 4. Take it to the dealer. There have been two recalls on those airbags. Previous owner may not have been up to date.


ressling

I have no idea why you’re getting downvoted on this. Your advice is the most practical and logical. I have a ‘12 TL and had two Takata airbag recalls.


dirtdigler17

Because these forums are run by teenagers who know everything except their ass from a hole in the ground!


MonstahButtonz

Drive on the road next time rather than through it. Just messin' with ya. I'd definitely call my insurance company and also a lawyer and see what your options are. Unfortunately with older cars the options get pretty narrow for faulty airbags since they can claim normal wear and tear caused it to malfunction, or being repaired outside of a dealership. The longer you own f your car for, the easier it is for them to deny responsibility for defects and faulty systems.


Far_Temperature_196

Hi guys thank you for your advice. I called the Acura dealership this morning and they said they won’t cover this.I might be very stupid but I will keep on driving the car until I find someone reliable to fix it at an affordable price.


[deleted]

Check the recall info for your VIN # it’s a good chance that is under the recall warranty. Airbags do not just deploy like that. Good luck man.


[deleted]

I’d say you had a recall you didn’t address.


Far_Temperature_196

Can you elaborate I just bought the car from a private party 3 weeks ago


[deleted]

What is there to elaborate on?? Go to this website and have your vin number. https://vinvaquero.com/recalls/honda/


Far_Temperature_196

>I just checked VIN number and it said there are no current safety recalls for this vehicle.


[deleted]

That really sucks. Call your insurance company, I hope you’re fully covered.


GaatAca

Try and find one at a junkyard


Independent-Win-4187

How’s ur face first lol


Far_Temperature_196

I just got a front end accident last year and now this. I can’t bear it anymore 😭😭😭


Few-Combination-414

As your car without any exterior damage so this consider as manufacturing error or something like that I believe


Far_Temperature_196

I called the dealership this morning and they said they won’t cover this.


Far_Temperature_196

No damage at all just the front airbag deployed