Civic EX Sedan L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (2001)
Air Bag: Recalls
Recall 09V259000: Air Bag Inflator Replacement
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Honda/Accord 2001
Honda/Civic 2001
MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 30, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V259000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: AIR BAGS: Frontal: Driver Side Inflator Module
Potential Number of Units Affected: ?
SUMMARY:
Honda is recalling M/Y 2001 Civic and Accord vehicles. The driver's airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag
deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
CONSEQUENCE:
Metal fragments could pass through the air bag cushion material possibly causing injury to vehicle occupants.
REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the airbag inflator free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact
Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or
go to http://www.safercar.gov.