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NHTSARecalled Feb 2, 2016 · #16V056000

Air Bag Control Unit Power Supply Corrosion

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Air Bag Control Unit Power Supply Corrosion
  • 2008-2010 Accord
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
2010 Accord
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice