Honda is recalling certain 2003 Honda Accord Coupe vehicles
— Recall Campaign #17V220000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Honda Accord Coupe vehicles, equipped with a four-cylinder engine. If the passenger frontal air bag module has been replaced, such as after a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, the replacement air bag module may include a Takata air bag inflator. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 37,421 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V220000
| Manufacturer: | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 30, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V220000 |
| Units affected: | 37,421 |
- Description:
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Honda Accord Coupe vehicles, equipped with a four-cylinder engine. If the passenger frontal air bag module has been replaced, such as after a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, the replacement air bag module may include a Takata air bag inflator. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequeces:
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Corrective action:
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any Takata inflator used in the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF0.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.