A recall has been issued for some vehicle airbags

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – The Sheriff's Department is partnering with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other agencies in spreading the word about a nationwide recall to replace at-risk airbags in certain vehicles.

The recall involves vehicles, particularly Hondas and Acuras, that are equipped with Takata airbag inflators. Recall repairs are free of charge to all vehicle owners.

To find out if a vehicle is part of the recall, its owner can go to https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/and enter the vehicle's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

If the vehicle is included in the recall, the owner contact his nearest dealer and schedule an appointment to have the vehicle repaired for free.

For more information about the airbag recall, visit www.safercar.gov/rs/takata/index.html.