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2009–2012 Acura Tsx and 2006–2012 Honda Civic, Insight, Accord Crosstour and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 17V-545 · August 31, 2017 · Honda

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
17V545000
Reported
August 31, 2017
Manufacturer
Honda
Part
Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
Vehicles affected
About 3,257

What is wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Acura Tsx (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Honda Accord (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Honda Accord Crosstour (2010, 2011, 2012); Honda CR-V (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Honda Civic (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Honda Fit (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

What is the fix?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.