NHTSA Recall 96V217000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V217000; Date: Oct. 4, 1996
This type of unanticipated air bag deployment could result in abrasion to the hands, arms, or face of a properly-positioned front seat occupant, or could cause more serious injury to an out-of-position occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Honda Accord
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 164,139
Recall Summary:
The supplemental restraint system (srs) electronic control unit can cause the air bag to deploy unexpectedly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the srs electronic control unit in the air bag system.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during November 1996. Note: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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 5, 1996
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