| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number :
04V551000
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Recall Date : NOV 17,
2004 |
| Component: AIR
BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 257616 |
Summary:
 ON CERTAIN
SEDANS, A TEAR IN THE FABRIC OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG
OCCURRED AFTER APPARENT CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE
AIR BAG COVER DURING DEPLOYMENT.
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Consequence:
A TORN AIR BAG MAY NOT OFFER THE SAME LEVEL OF
PROTECTION, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THEREBY INCREASING THE
RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER.
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Remedy:
DEALERS
WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE FABRIC FLAP BETWEEN THE AIR BAG
MODULE COVER AND THE INNER MODULE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO
BEGIN ON DECEMBER 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT
1-800-999-1009.
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Notes:
HONDA
RECALL NO. P54. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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