The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V030000·Announced 2012-02-01

Honda Recalls 2012 Accord and Crosstour for Airbag Defect

Honda is recalling 347 model year 2012 Accord and Crosstour vehicles because side curtain airbag inflators may not meet specifications, potentially failing to deploy in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (airbag) that may fail to deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, but no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling 347 model year 2012 Accord and Crosstour vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver-side or passenger-side side curtain airbag inflator may not have been manufactured according to correct specifications.

In the event of a crash, the side curtain airbag may fail to deploy, which increases the risk of injury to occupants. The recall campaign began on February 24, 2012.

Honda will replace the driver's side or passenger's side side curtain airbag as needed free of charge. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ACCORD, CROSSTOUR
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Category
Vehicle — Airbag
Hazard
Affected units
347

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ACCORD
  • CROSSTOUR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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