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

In the past I received a notice in the mail detailing an airbag inflator safety recall containing my car's VIN number. When I called the local Honda dealer to get it replaced, they stated that my car was not actually affected in the recall and a replacement would not be needed. I received another notice in the mail and when I called the dealer this time they confirmed that in fact my car needs replacements. My complaint is that I have been driving my car thinking it was safe, based on the Honda dealership's word, when in fact it has not been safe to drive.

Takata recall - I had recall notice . - 7/13 - hennessy Honda - woodstock, GA ( invoice # hocs623783) passenger airbag inflator was installed). At that time my mileage was 117,706. In sept. 2017 I took car to Honda carland - alpharetta, GA (where I purchased the car in Aug. , 2001) as the srs light would not turn off. Mechanic was able to turn it off. In Dec. 2017 both srs light and side airbag lights would not go off. I was told that the opds unit and sensor were bad internally, causing code 15-3 - need to be replaced, and quoted me over $1000 to do so. I believe this is related to the recall that was received and supposedly fixed in 2013. . I feel that Honda should replace the passenger side airbag assembly. Both lights still remain on, and I am hesitant to let anyone sit in the passenger side seat.

Exploding airbag inflator caused catastrophic brain injury to 22 year old female driver. See attached police report.

I took my car in for service to my local dealership on 3/23/15, which I booked online. I was able to book my recall service for the airbag inflator online as well, which no issues. I was asked when I brought in the car if I had called to order parts, I had not as there was no indication when I booked that I needed to do so. I was simply told parts would be ordered for me and they would let me know when they were in. After two weeks I called the dealership to inquire on my ordered parts, I was told parts can take "2 to 3 days or one to two months" to get in due to a backlog. I contacted Honda via social media and was told that someone would be in touch with me. Two weeks later I still have yet to receive parts, hear from my local dealership or hear from anyone in Honda's customer service department. My initial recall notice indicates this is a potentially life-threatening, dangerous issue that needs to be addressed, and yet despite my best efforts I am still stuck with faulty parts and no timeline for repairs. A two month wait for parts in a dangerous recall is irresponsible and potentially leaves me liable in the event of an accident involving these parts as I have been notified of their danger but otherwise unable to replace them.

The srs light has been on in my vehicle for some time. I took in the vehicle to the dealer (metro Honda, jersey city, NJ) for the airbag inflator recall, but after I left, the light was still on. On my next visit I inquired about this, and the dealer told me I need a new srs system, at a cost of $730+ and that Honda will not cover the cost. And, until I fix the srs system, the airbags will not deploy. I called Honda on November 10, 2014, and they confirmed that I will have to pay for this out of pocket as there has been no recall issued. So, now I am driving around in a vehicle with airbags that will not deploy in the event of a crash.

2001 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag inflator part to complete recall problems. The dealer informed the consumer the parts were not available. The consumer stated it has been over a year, since she received the recall letter.

Thehonda the the inflator in the airbags had been recalled. Imy first attempt to take my car in for the recall on 6/2/2014 and was told they did not have the part. This Honda is not near to my home and I only went there because they would take care of the car the same day. I then called the 800 number to ensure that I could be seen at the yonkers Honda and that the car could be done the same day since this site had told me that others would be taken care of first regardless wether I got there first or not. I got an appointment from the 800 number this Monday June 9, 2014 and after an hour of waiting I was told that they did not have the part. I once again contacted the 800 number angry that I had to wait an entire week the person at the 800 number said sorry miscommunication. At this time the airbag lights are on and the Honda in yonkers told me no not something to do with the recall. My car was just inspected and the light came on a few days later. My car has never been in a car accident and has 38,000 miles. I'm its original owner. There are no other problems with my car. I believe Honda is taking a short cuts knowing that the air bags may have to be completely replaced. The Honda dealer said that they do not take care of the light I'm really distressed that the airbags are really defective altogether and even if the inflator is replaced that the airbags will in some way cause injury to me or someone in my family. I spoke the Honda 800 representative and was highly dismissed like just the inflator . Could you please investigate this. I believe Honda is deceptive in order to save money and I now a had a really hard time getting an appt. I have to return Honda's call because they supposedly may have gotten the part, what about the lights. I shouldn't have to pay extra as a consumer on airbags that have had a recall for some defective part.

2001 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to airbag inflator replacement issues. The consumer only the passenger side air bag was replaced. However, the dealer stated the driver side was replaced, too. The consumer had paperwork proving only the passenger side air bag was replaced.

2001 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle defective passenger front air bag inflator. The consumer stated his son was the primary driver of the vehicle. On may 10, 2013, his son was involved in an accident and the vehicle was declared a total loss. A month after the accident, the consumer received a recall notice, informing him of a defect in the passenger front air bag inflator, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. The day of the accident, both air bags failed; the driver's side didn't open although it had been previously fixed by the dealer, and the passenger side opened with so much pressure that it broke the windshield and caused a fire inside the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact stated that he notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v260000 (air bags: frontal:driver side inflator module). The contact stated that the year of his vehicle however, was omitted from the recall campaign. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was in fact included in the recall. The contact wanted to have the letter amended to reflect that his vehicle year was included in the recall. The VIN was unavailable. The failure contact had not experienced a failure.

2001 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to issue with airbag inflator the consumer stated he was not satisfied with the recall. The consumer stated the air bag light illuminated after the dealer claimed the problem was fixed.

2001 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to airbag campaign recalls the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. The consumer contacting contacted the dealer, and was informed no appointment was necessary. When the consumer arrived at the dealer, she was subsequently turned away. The advisor, without looking at the vehicle or checking the computer system indicated that a salvaged title was not covered under the recall campaign and there would be a $100 to have the vehicle inspected. The consumer was then informed an appointment was required. The consumer returned to the dealer for an inspection. After the vehicle was inspected, it was determined there was an air bag recall. The consumer declined the $100 inspection fee once again, stating it was a service for a recall. The consumer stated she noticed the invoice stated "customer declined service or repair; srs light on declined diagnostic".

2001 Honda Civic. Consumer states air bag did not deploy during an accident the consumer stated she received a recall letter regarding safety problems with the air bag after she was involved in an accident. The consumer suffered a broken leg.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic lx. The contact stated she received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 09v259000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module) and had repairs performed on the vehicle at her local dealer. The frontal air bag inflator module was replaced however, the air bag warning sensor light was illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was advised that a diagnostic would have to be performed on the vehicle to determine the cause of failure, at the owner's expense. The current mileage was 115,946 and the approximate failure mileage was 113,009.

2001 Honda Civic lx driver side air bag deployed causing injuries to the driver in which the inflator module ruptured causing metal fragments to protrude through the air bag cushion striking the consumer in her neck as well as her chest. Recall number 09v259000 was referenced. (lawyer wrote in on behalf of client).

2001 Honda Civic. Consumer states laceration due to bag inflation the consumer received a recall notice regarding the air bag inflator after the accident occurred. The vehicle was totaled.

2001 Honda Civic. Consumer expresses discontent with recall repair the consumer stated the dealer replaced the airbags, but would not replace the srs control unit that makes the airbags open and inflate on impact. The consumer believed it was a crucial part of the operation of the air bags and felt it should have been replaced as well. The dealer informed the consumer it would be a cost of $534.

2001 Honda Civic. Consumer expresses discontent with dealer response to recall notice regarding a safety airbag defect the consumer stated it has been over two months since he received the first recall notice and the recall still has not been rectified. The first time the consumer inquired about the recall, the dealer informed him the parts would have to be ordered. The second time the consumer inquired about the recall, he was told he would have to bring the vehicle in to determined if there really was a defect with the air bag.

Consumer believes that the recall repair work did not correct the defect with her 2001 Honda Civic. The consumer stated the srs light is still on. The dealership was unable to explain how or why the light was on. They also stated it maybe a separate defect from the recall.

2001 Honda Civic. Consumer writes to notify NHTSA of events related to recall the consumer stated he requested additional repairs be made to the vehicle which included the trunk latch which failed to latch properly and the fuel door level that was not working. According to the repair invoice, the trunk release cable was replaced and the fuel door level repaired. The consumer stated when he retrieved the vehicle, he noticed the srs warning light was on, even though that was the main reason for taking the vehicle in to be serviced under the recall. The dealer informed the consumer the issues described were not related to the recall repairs and further testing would require an additional fee of $95. The consumer stated the dealer failed to correct the recall.