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2004-2007 Honda Accord recall: inflator module

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on March 30, 2016. It covers about 11,602 vehicles.

vehicles affected
11,602
reported
Mar 30, 2016
owners notified
May 2, 2016
related complaints
750

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Accord vehicles manufactured October 1, 2003, to August 17, 2007. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect passenger frontal air bag module that does not comply with the advanced air bag requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An air bag module does not meet the advanced air bag requirements can increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009. Honda's number for this recall is JZ3.

Recall number 16V178000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 750 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 16V178000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2007 Honda Accord inflator module?

Yes. Recall 16V178000, reported on March 30, 2016, covers about 11,602 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V178000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009. Honda's number for this recall is JZ3.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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