I was leaving for work this morning and I was about a block down the street and my passenger airbag deployed.

I got in the van started up fine like always, pulled out of the drive and proceeded down the street. Then I began to smell a burning smell. Seem to be coming from the engine bay I thought. I had my driver side window down cause for once it seemed cool out. I thought maybe it was something from outside.

So I am sitting there trying to figure out what the smell is and I glance down at the dash and notice my check engine like blinking. Next I notice the smell getting stronger and think "oh **** my engine!" then "BOOM!!" the passenger airbag deploys. Needless to say I was startled and pulled to the side and just sat there stunned for a sec. I shut the car off and got out because I didn't know if the steering wheel was about to do the same. the blast F'd up my visor and blew off my rear view mirror.

Has this happened to anyone? My plan is to remove the driver airbag and take the van to my local parts shop to see what code is flashing.

 

U should contact the honda dealer or Honda headquarter

 

I contacted Amrecian Honda Headquarter's Customer Service and opened a case. They told me to take it to a dealer so they could further investigate it. We'll see what comes of it. I of course would like the cost of repair to be covered but do realize this is a 17 year old vehicle but even the Customer Service Rep said this shouldn't be happening and is a serious safety issue.

 

take pictures of the damage then call a lawyer.

 

good thing there was nobody with you on the passenger side...

 

This is not acceptable man. I would assume they will try to help you out though.