Recall 16V056000

AIR BAGS

Report Date
20160202
Component
AIR BAGS
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Safety Consequence

If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 HONDA ACCORD
2009 HONDA ACCORD
2010 HONDA ACCORD

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.