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Recall 16V-178

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2004 to 2007 Honda Accord: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-178
Reported
March 30, 2016
Vehicles affected
11,602 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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."

The 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.

The fix

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-[removed]. Honda's number for this recall is JZ3.

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