1997-1998 Honda Civic recall: frontal
American Honda Motor Co. reported this safety recall on November 1, 1997. It covers about 9,558 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9,558
- reported
- Nov 1, 1997
- owners notified
- Oct 25, 1997
- related complaints
- 236
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front passenger air bag modules have been improperly assembled. The cloth flaps covering the folded air bag may have been tucked in too far.
- Risk
- This condition could prevent proper deployment of the air bag. In a crash, an improper air bag deployment could increase the risk of injury to a front seat passenger.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the front passenger's air bag module to prevent this problem from occurring.
Recall number 97V193000
Affected vehicles
- Honda Civic 1997-1998 19971998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 236 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 97V193000
Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Honda Civic frontal?
Yes. Recall 97V193000, reported on November 1, 1997, covers about 9,558 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V193000?
Dealers will repair the front passenger's air bag module to prevent this problem from occurring.
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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