Accord EX Coupe V6-3.0L (2001)
Air Bag: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 08V593000: 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: November 11, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V593000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side Inflator Module
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 3940
SUMMARY:
Honda is recalling 3,940 M/Y 2001 Accord and Civic vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected air
bag 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 air bag inflator free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before December 22, 2008. Owners may contact Honda at
1-800-999-1009.
NOTES:
Honda recall No. Q96. Customers 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.