Honda Accord recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 30, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls 2004–2007 Honda Accord

Recall number

16V178000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 11,602 units

Why it was recalled

An air bag module does not meet the advanced air bag requirements can increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Accord vehicles manufactured October 1, 2003, to August 17, 2007. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect passenger frontal air bag module that does not comply with the advanced air bag requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JZ3.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.