Honda Motor Co recall: Passenger airbag may fail to deploy correctly
- What's wrong
- The propellant used in certain air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. The excessive internal pressure may cause…
- What to do
- Contact a Honda Motor Co dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.
What’s wrong
The propellant used in certain air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material possibly causing severe injury to the vehicle occupants.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 2 Dec 2009 | 21 May 2010 | 20,298 |
| Accord Tourer | 3 Aug 2009 | 7 Nov 2009 | 20,298 |
| Accord | 8 Apr 2009 | 26 Jan 2010 | 20,298 |
| Insight | 8 Jan 2009 | 9 Jun 2010 | 20,298 |
| Jazz | 1 Dec 2009 | 28 May 2010 | 20,298 |
| Accord Tourer | 17 Apr 2009 | 29 Jan 2010 | 20,298 |
| Accord | 24 Jul 2009 | 27 Jan 2010 | 20,298 |
| Accord Tourer | 10 Apr 2009 | 7 Nov 2009 | 20,298 |
| Accord | 29 Jul 2009 | 27 Jan 2010 | 20,298 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 23 February 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.