NHTSA Recall # | 55869 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V551000 |
MFG Compaign # | P54 |
Manufacturer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | ACCORD |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Date of notification | 30/11/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/03/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/10/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 18/11/04 |
Report created | 19/11/04 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 257616 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | 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). |