Recall 17V-545: 2009–2012 Acura TSX, 2008–2012 Honda Accord and 6 more
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Aug 31, 2017, covering about 3,257 vehicles.
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 17V545000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Acura TSX | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Honda Accord | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Honda Accord Crosstour | 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Honda Civic | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Honda CR-V | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Honda Fit | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Honda Insight | 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Honda Pilot | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V-545?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
How is recall 17V-545 fixed?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.