Accord L4-2.4L (2005)
Technical Service Bulletin # 04-072
Date: 050301
Recall - Driver Side Air Bag Protector Installation
04-072
March 1, 2005
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Safety Recall: Driver's Airbag
(Supersedes preliminary service bulletin 04-072, dated December 3, 2004)
Updated information is shown by asterisks and black bars.
BACKGROUND
In NHTSA R&D testing that subjects vehicles to conditions more severe than current crash-test standards, a 2004 Accord experienced a tear in the
driver's airbag during deployment. Even though the Accord complies with all current requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208,
"Occupant Crash Protection," Honda is conducting a recall to resolve NHTSA's concerns and minimize any potential risk to motor vehicle safety.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2004 Accord L4 4-door: ALL
2005 Accord L4 4-door:
Before beginning work, verify that the vehicle is eligible by checking at least one of these items:
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The customer has a notification letter.
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The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
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The vehicle is shown as eligible on an iN VIN status inquiry.
In addition to these verification items, check for a punch mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location
means this safety recall campaign has already been completed.
Some vehicles affected by this recall may be in your new or used vehicle inventory. According to Federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased
until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this recall. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install an airbag protector between the driver's airbag and the airbag cover.
PARTS INFORMATION
Driver's Airbag Protector Kit:
(Contains one protector and two T-30 Torx bolts)
P/N 04770-SDA-308, H/C 7965973
*TOOL INFORMATION
3/8-in Fastener Extractor: Model No. BET712
