HONDA ACCORD 2008: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V056000

Make Model Year
HONDA ACCORD 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-15 2016-02-02 2016-02-02

Production Dates: 2009-09-11 - 2010-07-28

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: JY4

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 341444

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. "Honda" is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Consequence

If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.