Date: 14.03.2002
Component: Air Bags > Frontal
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co.
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, a component in the inflator of some passenger air bag modules was not welded properly.
Consequencs:
As a result, the affected air bags may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a front seat passenger.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. owner notification began april 5, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Date: 07.06.2004
Component: Interior Lighting
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup.
Consequencs:
If this occurs, the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer.
Notes:
Dealers will replace a multiplex control unit for the instrument panel lights. owner notification began june 16, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Date: 08.02.2002
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Buckle Assembly
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co.
Description:
Certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
Consequencs:
The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash.
Notes:
In a previous recall (01v-380), only right and left buckles were inspected. the rear center buckle should also be inspected and corrected if necessary. this recall is being conducted only for the center buckle. dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were imrpoperly manufactured. only buckles that are marked (on the back side of the buckle) with an assembly number beginning with 00185, 00186, or 00187, will be replaced. owners should contact their dealer for this replacement. owner notification began march 5, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Date: 08.02.2002
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Buckle Assembly
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co.
Description:
Certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
Consequencs:
The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash.
Notes:
In a previous recall (01v-380), only right and left buckles were inspected. the rear center buckle should also be inspected and corrected if necessary. this recall is being conducted only for the center buckle. dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were imrpoperly manufactured. only buckles that are marked (on the back side of the buckle) with an assembly number beginning with 00185, 00186, or 00187, will be replaced. owners should contact their dealer for this replacement. owner notification began march 5, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Date: 13.12.2001
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Buckle Assembly
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co.
Description:
Vehicle description: certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
Consequencs:
The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were improperly manufactured. only buckles that are marked (on the back side of the buckle) with an assembly number beginning with 00185, 00186, or 00187, will be replaced. owners should contact their dealer for this replacement. owner notification began january 22, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Date: 13.12.2001
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Buckle Assembly
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co.
Description:
Vehicle description: certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
Consequencs:
The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were improperly manufactured. only buckles that are marked (on the back side of the buckle) with an assembly number beginning with 00185, 00186, or 00187, will be replaced. owners should contact their dealer for this replacement. owner notification began january 22, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Date: 14.07.2000
Component: Suspension > Front > Control Arm > Lower Arm
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co.
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rear suspension lower arms and/or control arms could break due to improper welding.
Consequencs:
Vehicle handling and control would be reduced.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension lower arms or control arms if necessary.
Date: 07.06.2004
Component: Interior Lighting
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup.
Consequencs:
If this occurs, the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer.
Notes:
Dealers will replace a multiplex control unit for the instrument panel lights. owner notification began june 16, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Date: 28.01.2005
Component: Electrical System > Ignition > Switch
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.
Consequencs:
If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Notes:
Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. the recall began on march 7, 2005. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Date: 14.11.2008
Component: Air Bags > Frontal > Driver Side Inflator Module
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Description:
Honda is recalling 3,940 my 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.
Consequencs:
Metal fragments could pass through the air bag cushion material possibly causing injury to vehicle occupants.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the air bag inflator free of charge. the recall began on december 19, 2008. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Date: 20.06.2014
Component: Air Bags
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Description:
American honda motor company, inc. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 accord (4-cylinder), 2001-2002 accord (v6), 2001-2005 civic, 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2011 element, 2002-2004 odyssey, 2003-2007 pilot, 2006 ridgeline, 2003-2006 acura mdx, and 2002-2003 tl/cl vehicles. upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants.
Notes:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. owners of vehicles in florida, puerto rico, hawaii, alabama, louisiana, georgia, south carolina, texas, and the u.s. virgin islands, were notified on or about september 2014. honda began notifying owners in all other locations in january 2015. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Date: 08.07.2009
Component: Air Bags > Frontal > Driver Side Inflator Module
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Description:
Honda is recalling 440,000 model year 2001 and 2002 civic, accord, and acura 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.
Consequencs:
Metal fragments could pass through the air bag cushion material possibly causing injury to vehicle occupants.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the airbag inflator free of charge. the safety recall began on august 31, 2009. owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Date: 08.07.2009
Component: Air Bags > Frontal > Driver Side Inflator Module
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Description:
Honda is recalling 440,000 model year 2001 and 2002 civic, accord, and acura 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.
Consequencs:
Metal fragments could pass through the air bag cushion material possibly causing injury to vehicle occupants.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the airbag inflator free of charge. the safety recall began on august 31, 2009. owners may contact honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
