HONDA ACCORD 1995: AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V217000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | ACCORD | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-11-05 | 1996-10-04 | 1996-11-14 |
Production Dates: 1994-04-19 - 1995-02-24
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 164139
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM "SRS" ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM.
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 1-800-999-1009.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
