Recall 96V-217
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recalled the 1995 Honda Accord: Air bags.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-217
- Reported
- October 4, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 164,139 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit can cause the air bag to deploy unexpectedly.
The risk
This type of unanticipated air bag deployment could result in abrasion to the hands, arms, or face of a properly-positioned front seat occupant, or could cause more serious injury to an out-of-position occupant.
The fix
Dealers will replace the SRS electronic control unit in the air bag system.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during november 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Honda Accord 1995