Honda Accord recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

March 30, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls 2003 Honda Accord

Recall number

17V220000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 37,421 units

Why it was recalled

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What was recalled

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Honda Accord Coupe vehicles, equipped with a four-cylinder engine. If the passenger frontal air bag module has been replaced, such as after a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, the replacement air bag module may include a Takata air bag inflator. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any Takata inflator used in the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF0.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.