Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Accord vehicles manufactured October 1, 2003, to August 17, 2007. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect passenger frontal air bag module that does not comply with the advanced air bag requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety Consequence
An air bag module does not meet the advanced air bag requirements can increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JZ3.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | HONDA | ACCORD |
| 2005 | HONDA | ACCORD |
| 2006 | HONDA | ACCORD |
| 2007 | HONDA | ACCORD |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.