Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
What Happened
The passenger air bag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in the event of a crash to protect you. Unfortunately, some of these air bags weren't properly attached and may not work as intended.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a collision and the air bag doesn't deploy, you could be at risk of serious injury. This is a life-threatening situation that could have severe consequences.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the passenger air bag module with a new one that's designed to work properly. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 2, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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