Honda Recalls Several Models for Airbag Problems

February 14, 2010 By NHTSA 8 Comments

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
ACURA / 3.2CL		2003
ACURA / 3.2TL		2002-2003
HONDA / ACCORD		2001-2002
HONDA / CIVIC		2001-2003
HONDA / CRV		2002
HONDA / ODYSSEY		2002
HONDA / PILOT		2003
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)		Mfr’s Report Date: FEB 09, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V041000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 379000

Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 ACCORD 2 AND 4-DOOR, MODEL YEAR 2001-2003 CIVIC 4-DOOR, MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 CIVIC 2-DOOR, MODEL YEAR 2002-CRV, MODEL YEAR 2002 ODYSSEY, MODEL YEAR 2003 PILOT, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 ACURA 3.2TL AND MODEL YEAR 2003 ACURA 3.2CL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE.

Consequence: METAL FRAGMENTS COULD PASS THROUGH THE AIRBAG CUSHION MATERIAL POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR FATALITY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIRBAG INFLATOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 25, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

Notes: HONDA’S RECALL NO. Q96 & ACURA’S RECALL NO. R13. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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Comments

Jerry D. Hughes says

February 15, 2010 at 7:11 pm

we appreciate you admitting and handling the problem of the vehicles listed on your web site without hesitation.

Thank you,

Jerry D. Hughes

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Maria I Rivera says

February 16, 2010 at 5:22 pm

I own a 2004 Honda Accord, i purchased from a honda dealer in Downey on Jan 2, 2009…i called the dealer because i was having a problem with the airbag light that would stay on next to the spedometer, they informed me that theres was nothing they could do, i was on my own,they basically wanted me to pay them to look at the problem. Now i’m having problems with the airbag light that is located near my emergency lights switch. The off light keeps blinking on and off when i’m driving. Should i be concerned and why will Honda not care if this is a safety feature that i’m concerned about

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Joseph A Patti says

February 18, 2010 at 4:59 am

I own a 2002 honda accord and the airbag light has been on for a very long time. I called a honda dealer and he said they would have to charge me to look at it.He said if it is a seat belt problem they would fix it at no charge but if it is not a seat belt problem they would have to charge me. So much for foreign cars.P.S. I always buy american as this car was given to me as a gift.

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N. Porter says

March 16, 2010 at 6:14 pm

I have a 2003 Honda CRV. My SRS light came on and I was told by my dealer to “make sure you wear your belt.” Sounds like the airbag will not function properly if I crash. I have an appointment to have this looked at but they will charge me and they seemed unconcerned. If the airbag is not going to deploy, isn’t this something Honda should be concerned with?

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Patricia Bailey says

March 28, 2011 at 7:03 pm

I have a 2003 Honda CRV with the SRS light on.. I took it to the dealer years ago.. they told me there was a fee to have it fixed.. it has been on since.. Honda should take care of this..

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Anil says

August 1, 2011 at 6:07 pm

I bought a used 2002 honda accord. Though the car runs very smooth, it has the SRS symbol ON always. and I do see an open recall on my VIN. The recall also refers to a Safetly measure. I also read somewhere that the manufacturer should fix any Safety related Recalls for Free. But if Honda dealers are charging money to theri customers, is there a grievance cell or something to report about whats happening..

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- Doris Katzen says
  
  October 4, 2012 at 5:42 pm
  
  The SRS light is always on my 2002 Honda Civic. Has there been a recall to fix the problem.
  
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  - Doris Katzen says
    
    October 4, 2012 at 5:46 pm
    
    My SRS is always on my 2002 Honda Civic. Should we not have Honda recall and fix it? This is a safety issue.
    
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