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- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
- Risk
- If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Corrosion can cause the air bag control unit to fail. If that happens, the air bags may not deploy during a crash, which raises the risk of injury to occupants.
Honda will replace the air bag control unit at no charge through an authorized dealer. Interim notices were mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be sent when remedy parts are available, expected in Fall 2016. You can also contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the free repair as soon as parts are available.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Accord | 200820092010 |
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