Honda Civic recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 26, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls 2017 Honda Civic

Recall number

18V266000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 69 units

Why it was recalled

If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.