JW9 – A16-006 – Accord SRS Unit Replacement – 2008-2010 Honda Accord

NHTSA

16V056 A16-006

SUMMARY:

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.

 

CONSEQUENCE:

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.

 

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.

 

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