RECALL: Nearly 38,000 vehicles impacted by major recall in Canada

A major recall has been issued that impacts nearly 38,000 vehicles in Canada.

The problem is regarding a software issue that could affect the vehicles’ airbags.

“On certain vehicles, under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the side airbag(s) and side curtain airbag(s) to inflate unexpectedly,” Transport Canada said in a notice.

“An airbag that deploys without a crash could create a risk of injury,” officials added.

RECALL: Over 15,000 vehicles could lose power to wheels in Canada

The recall is from Honda and the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Odyssey minivan models are impacted.

There are 37,910 vehicles in Canada that are affected.

Honda will notify owners by mail.

They will be advised to take their minivan to a dealership to reprogram or replace the supplemental restraint system electronic control unit as needed, Transport Canada said.