Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems of the 2001 Honda Accord

Takata inflators.

Takata inflators. I got claim letter but no paper showing I can take to have my recall airbags fixed.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed in the passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags deployed with metal fragments discharging from the inflator. The contact sustained an eye injury that required medical attention and resulted in the contact losing the eye. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer and takata; however, the diagnosis was unknown. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 180,969.

Takata recall Honda called me back in January to notify me of the inflator recall on my car and told me I need to bring it in to be repaired. Since I was working a lot at the time and was carpooling with my brother I took the option to set up an appointment at a later date. I recently got to the point where I need to start driving the car a lot again I called Honda back to set up the appointment. They notified me that the recall was already complete and gave me the number to the location this repair was apparently done. I called them and they told me a different dealer was the one that did the recall. I went back and forth between different dealers and Honda's resolution team multiple times over the next few days before they finally gave me the number to the Honda association. I called them and the lady on the phone told me it was already done. I explained everything that happened and she continued to tell me that the recall was already done in houston (which is about a 4-hour drive from where I live) on January 29th. She told me that there was nothing she could do to help me and continued that it was already done. I am the only one that drives this Honda and definitely did not take it to be repaired, and Honda won't do anything about it. Meanwhile after going back and forth with them the past few weeks I am at the point where I am driving my car with dangerous inflators and can't get the repair work done that was supposed to be offered by Honda, with a new job in frisco (about an hour drive) starting in a few weeks. I told the lady on the phone that I was going to contact the NHTSA next and she said that she would make note of that.

In March of 2015, american Honda motor CO. , inc. Contacted me via mail concerning a defect in the driver's front airbag inflator of our family's 2001 Honda Accord. The letter states, "the defect in these vehicles could kill or injure you or other people in your vehicle. " the letter further instructed owners to call any authorized Honda dealer to a make an appointment to have the defective part replaced at no cost to us. I shortly thereafter contacted our local dealer (diamond Honda of glendale) to make such an appointment and was told that the necessary part needed to be ordered and that it should arrive within a couple of weeks. Four weeks later, on April 27, 2015, I contacted the dealership to follow up on the matter, as I had not heard anything further since the initial call and was told that the part was on backorder and would "hopefully arrive next month or maybe June. " when I expressed my concern that this was such a serious defect as to warn against injury or death as stated in the recall notice and pressed to know exactly when the situation would be resolved, I was told that the volume of vehicles that needed this repair resulted in such a backorder and could not be told an exact date of when to expect repair, nor was I offered any mitigation for the dangerously defective nature of our vehicle in the meantime. I fail to see how this situation is in any way surprising to the parts distribution division of the american Honda motor CO. , inc. , and is nothing more than a poorly executed/motivated response to an important safety issue with their vehicles that is perpetuating a dangerous situation for millions of families (mine included). I wish to file this report with the national highway traffic safety administration to document such a lethargic response on the part of the american Honda motor CO. , inc. In regard to this important safety recall.

Honda case # n032015-03-1903237 ** I have removed the airbag module from the steering wheel for the interim. Honda of America(hoa) is refusing to cooperate with me in regards to the safety recall notice for the driver side steering wheel airbag inflator -- NHTSA recall 14v-351. Contacted hoa at 1-888-234-2138 on March 19th, 2015. I asked if I could take the airbag module/assembly to the dealer and have the airbag inflator replaced while it is off the vehicle. I advised hoa I do not wish to take my vehicle to the dealer, only the airbag module itself. Hoa advised "no". I asked for further review, by "case review", of my request and to be contacted via letter because I do not wish to provide my telephone number. As of may 19th, 2015 I have not received any communication/letter from hoa. Called hoa again on may 19th, 2015 and was advised they will not send a letter. They wish to contact me by phone. As of may 19th, 2015, I advised hoa I will no longer be contacting them and asked the hoa representative to advise the case reviewer that I will simply not have the recall performed and will leave the airbag module off the steering wheel/vehicle. I have reviewed, to the best of my ability, local, state and federal law regarding safety recalls and can find no law that states I must abide by the manufacturers guidelines for replacing safety devices. It is my understanding that a manufacturer must replace the defective safety device regardless and should make every effort to assist the owner in performing safety recalls. Please contact me via letter -- I will not provide my telephone number, email, etc. As it is not required by local, state or federal law. The address I am providing is the same address hoa has on file for the VIN.

2001 Honda Accord. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to drivers airbag inflator module recall notice issues. The consumer sustained serious injuries from the frontal driver's side air bag, when the inflator module ruptured causing metal fragments to protrude through the air bag cushion striking the consumer in his head as well as across his fingers. Recall # 14v351000, was referenced.

Dear sir or madam: I took my 2001 Honda Accord v6 to Honda dealer (david mcdavid of frisco, TX) for airbag recall on oct 27, 2014. I was also getting engine warning sign on my dash board. After airbag repair I returned home and found following comment on my invoice : "redesigned airbag inflators are not available for installation at this time. " next day I called the dealer and american Honda. Dealer has not responded to my voicemail and american Honda customer service said they will respond within 24-48 hours. So far no one has reached out to me. My question to them was if you did not have the redesigned airbag inflators then how have you fixed the airbag recall issue. Regarding dashboard engine warning sign dealer said I need to install ega pipe kit to avoid clogging of ega port. Honda is aware of this issue as per their service bulletin 99-085 and were supposed to install the ega pipe kit free of cost. Honda never sent me any communication nor any of past Honda dealers informed me about this problem. The dealer asked me $650 to fix the problem and even charged me $107 for diagnosis of this problem which was diagnosed earlier by autozone technician in just 1 minute for free. Honda dealer even refused to do state inspection saying my car will fail the inspection if this kit is not installed. I asked both american Honda and dealer to install egr kit for free since it's a design issue with their engine but so far both of them have refused to install it for free. I would request you to take these issues with Honda especially the airbag, egr port issue and lack of communication regarding problems in their cars. No wonder Honda comes at top in quality surveys since they are not transparent enough to communicate problems with NHTSA or customers. I am worried about me and my family's safety while driving this car. Thanks.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v593000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module). The failure and current mileages were 18,000. Kmj.

Traveling on 4-lane highway when another vehicle exited a parking lot at a high rate of speed, striking the right front of the 2001 Honda Accord. Both driver and passenger side airbags deployed. However, the airbag inflater ruptured, striking the driver in the head, fracturing her skull. Airbag inflater may be subject to recalls 08v593, 09v259, and/or 11v260. Current vehicle owner is third owner of this vehicle. (this submission is by legal counsel for injured driver. ) . . Updated 09-19-12 updated 09/21/2012.

On-coming vehicle crossed center line hitting right front of Honda Accord. Both driver and passenger side airbags deployed. However, the driver side airbag inflator ruptured and propelled the metal disk into the driver's head, fracturing her skull. The vehicle may have been subject to NHTSA recall campaigns 08v593, 09v259 and 11v260 but never repaired. The Honda was bought used in early 2012. Honda was notified and settled pre-suit with injured driver. Information supplied by legal counsel for injured driver.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v260000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module) however the part needed for the recall repair was unavailable. The technician advised the contact that the part could possibly be available the following week. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced an air bag failure. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the airbag light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v259000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). The dealer was notified, but denied assistance with the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.

2001 Honda Accord. Consumer states problem with vehicle the consumers vehicle was hit by another vehicle. When the air bag deployed, it broke loose and particles of metal hit the consumer in his face and also caused a stab wound which penetrated his chest area. The consumer saw on the news a recall had been issued regarding air bag problems.

The contact owned a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph the vehicle was involved in a crash in which the front passenger side air bag deployed, but the front drivers side air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed and the contact was medevaced to the hospital to treat injuries. The contact sustained fractured ribs and internal bleeding. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance company lot. The contact also stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v260000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 68,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact stated that she received a recall notice for recall 08v593000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module on August 5, 2010. The dealer stated that the parts were ordered but had not been received. The current and failure mileages were approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord ex. The contact stated the air bag warning light remained illuminated on the dashboard. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA recall id number: 10v041000 (air bags inflator) but the repair did not correct the failure and the warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer advised that the air bag warning light illuminating was not related to the recall repair. The dealer performed a diagnostic and also advised that the air bag failure was not related to the recall. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage is 151,000. Updated 09/28/10 updated 10/01/jb.

2001 Honda Accord. Consumer requests supplemental restraint system fixed for free on September 18, 2009 the air bag inflator was repaired free of charge under a safety recall notice. Six months later, the srs light illuminated. An independent auto shop informed the consumer a new electronic module was needed. The consumer then contacted the dealer and was told it was probably not related to the safety recall.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact received a recall notification letter, NHTSA campaign id number 08v593000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflater module). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the recall remedy repair. The horn failed to function after the recall remedy was performed on the vehicle. The dealer was notified and refused to take financial responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 3/24/10 the consumer stated prior to the recall repair the horn worked. Updated 09/16/10.

2001 Honda Accord was involved in a accident and airbags did not deploy. Consumer received a recall notice after the accident. Consumer would like NHTSA to investigate this issue. The consumer's son was driving in icy and snowy conditions, when he suddenly lost control of the vehicle and the front of the vehicle struck the underside of the trailer portion of a tractor trailer. Apparently, the vehicle rotated and the side impacted the trailer. The consumer stated neither the side or front air bags deployed.

Consumer has issues with 2006 Buick lacrosse and 2001 Honda Accord the consumer stated his wife was involved in an accident in the 2001 Honda Accord when she rear ended another vehicle. The consumer believed the air bags may have deployed prematurely due to the injuries she received. The vehicle was totaled. After the accident, the consumer received a recall notice regarding the air bags.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The contact was experiencing issues with the srs air bag warning indicator constantly illuminating on the instrument panel. Her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 08v593000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module), although the failures were identical. The dealer stated that they were unaware of any recalls and the failure she was experiencing may not have been associated with the recall. In addition, the driver's side seat belt would often fail to operate. The failure and current mileages were less than 88,000. Updated 04/24/09. The consumer also stated the seat belt do not lock even when the brakes were applied. Updated 04/28/09.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. The driver's side front air bag indicator illuminated. The contact immediately took the vehicle to a repair shop and they stated that the air bag sensor failed. The repair would cost $388. 17. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that NHTSA campaign id number 08v593000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator modules) was scheduled to begin on December 22, 2008. The contact would be able to request a reimbursement. The current and failure mileages were 38,000. Updated 12/30/08 updated 12/30/08.

Srs light stays on, indicating that the driver airbag is not operational. Honda refuses to correct the situation at their cost.

Faulty supplemental restraint system/ srs light. Srs was reset by Honda dealer 01/10/05. Approx. 1 month later srs came on again , has yet to be reset because I refuse to pay for another srs reset. Honda of America refuses to fix this problem at their expense. There is a defect in the srs sensors.

2001 Honda Accord driver's air bag problems. The consumer received a recall letter regarding the air bag inflator. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for the repairs. After the repairs were done, the air bag light illuminated. The dealership told the consumer he would have to pay $55. 00 for the problem to be diagnosed.

2001 Honda Accord air bag safety recall. The consumer was not happy with how the recall repair was handled. The srs light was on which indicated there was a problem. However, the dealership insisted that the srs light being on had nothing at all to do with the air bags and they would not deal with it unless the consumer paid them to analyze, let alone fix the potential safety problem. The consumer then called Honda motors and was told the air bag light being on did indeed have to do with air bag safety. Customer service did state the consumer would have to pay for the repairs.

Consumer received a recall for 2001 Honda Accord driver's air bag inflator. Consumer states that the dealership did not have the parts available for the recall. The dealership informed the consumer the reason they did not have the parts was because he needed to bring the recall letter into the service department before they could order the parts.

2001 Honda Accord has several problems since the owner gave the vehicle to her daughter. The consumer stated the horn sounds continuously and the vehicle vibrates. The consumer stated she received an air bag recall notice.

2001 Honda Accord. Consumer express discontent with recall repair assistance from dealer when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to comply with the recall, she was told they would call when the part came in, as it had to be ordered. Several months have passed, and the consumer has not received a call or a notice.

2001 Honda Accord. Consumer states denial of recall repairs by local dealership.

2001 Honda Accord. Consumer expresses issues with airbag safety recall the consumer was under the impression that the recall had been rectified. However, she receivved a fedex letter stating this was the 2nd notice regarding the air bag recall. Honda stated they did not have a recored of her vehicle ever bening serviced for the recall.

2001 Honda Accord. Consumer would like to know what course of action can be taken due to the fact that he thinks the dealer has failed to remedy the defect which has a safety recall for the driver's airbag inflator. The consumer stated he received a recall letter in the mail. When he arrived at the dealership, he was informed the srs driver inflator had already been replaced. However, the srs light was still on which indicated a problem still existed.

2001 Honda Accord. Consumer states recent receipt of recall notice concerning the driver's airbag inflator. Consumer asserts that the problem is much more serious than that which is outlined in the recall notice. The consumer stated the srs sensor has been replaced three times.