Recall 18V-268
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2003 to 2012 Honda Accord and 9 other models: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-268
- Reported
- April 26, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 1,335 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
The risk
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-[removed]. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
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
- Honda Accord 2003 to 2012
- Honda Accord Crosstour 2010
- Honda CR-V 2002 to 2011
- Honda Civic 2001 to 2011
- Honda Element 2003 to 2011
- Honda Fit 2007 to 2013
- Honda Insight 2010 to 2012
- Honda Odyssey 2002 to 2004
- Honda Pilot 2003 to 2012
- Honda Ridgeline 2012