The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V268000·Announced 2018-04-26

Honda Recalls Multiple Models for Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bags

Honda is recalling various 2001-2012 models because the front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement, increasing injury risk 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 (air bag) that may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The recall involves the front passenger air bag inflator module, which may have been installed incorrectly during a previous replacement.

An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant. The recall began on June 22, 2018.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC, CR-V, ELEMENT
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
1,335

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 (10)

  • ACCORD
  • CIVIC
  • CR-V
  • ELEMENT
  • ODYSSEY
  • PILOT
  • FIT
  • RIDGELINE
  • ACCORD CROSSTOUR
  • INSIGHT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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