Recall 10V041000: Air Bag Inflator Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Acura/3.2CL 2003

Acura/3.2TL 2002-2003

Honda/Accord 2001-2002

Honda/Civic 2001-2003

Honda/CRV 2002

Honda/Odyssey 2002

Honda/Pilot 2003

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 09, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V041000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 379000

SUMMARY:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Honda Accord and Civic, model year 2002 CR-V and Odyssey, model year 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL and one vehicle for model year 2003 Honda Pilot, Civic and Acura 3.2CL passenger 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.

CONSEQUENCE:
Metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material possibly causing injury or fatality to vehicle occupants.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the airbag inflator free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before February 25, 2010. Owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009.

NOTES:
Honda's recall No. Q96 & Acura's recall No. R13. Owners may 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.