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Recall 16V-056

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2008 to 2010 Honda Accord: Air bags.

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-056
Reported
February 2, 2016
Vehicles affected
341,444 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

The risk

If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-[removed]. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles