HONDA ACCORD 2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V551000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | ACCORD | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-11-30 | 2004-11-18 | 2004-11-19 |
Production Dates: 2003-05-14 - 2004-08-30
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P54
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 257616
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A TEAR IN THE FABRIC OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG OCCURRED AFTER APPARENT CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE AIR BAG COVER DURING DEPLOYMENT.
A TORN AIR BAG MAY NOT OFFER THE SAME LEVEL OF PROTECTION, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE FABRIC FLAP BETWEEN THE AIR BAG MODULE COVER AND THE INNER MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
HONDA RECALL NO. P54. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
