Recall 05V510000: Front Impact Sensor Bolt Torque

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Acura/TL 2006

Honda/Accord 2006

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V510000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: November 02, 2005

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 316

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, on the frontal airbag system where the two external impact sensors are mounted, near the front headlights the front impact sensor bolts were not properly torqued.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the bolts loosen or fall out, the sensor may fail to properly detect a crash, possibly resulting in delayed or non-deployment of the front airbag increasing the risk of injury.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and remove the bumper and retorque the loose bolts. The recall is expected to begin on November 10, 2005. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 and Acura at 1-800-382-2238.

NOTES:
Honda recall No. P99 and Acura Q00 . Customers can 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.