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Honda CR-V Recall 17V417: Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 17V417, reported June 29, 2017, 629 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2007-2011 Honda CR-V vehicles that had their passenger front airbag replaced may have an inflator module assembled with an incorrect wire harness. The airbag may not deploy as intended during a crash.

If the airbag fails to deploy properly, the passenger faces a higher risk of injury in a collision. Dealers will inspect the passenger front airbag inflator and replace it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138, and Honda's recall number for this issue is KF9.

You can also check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA or Honda website.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V417Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Honda CR-V vehicles which have had the passenger frontal air bag replaced. The air bag inflator repair kit may have been assembled by the supplier with an incorrect wire harness.
Risk
If an inflator with an incorrect wire harness is installed, the air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF9.
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.

Affected vehicles

Honda CR-V20072008200920102011