Recall 18V-268: 2003–2012 Honda Accord, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour and 8 more
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Apr 26, 2018, covering about 1,335 vehicles.
The problem
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 front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
The risk
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
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 | 18V268000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Honda Accord Crosstour | 2010 | All years |
| Honda Civic | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Honda CR-V | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Honda Element | 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011 | All years |
| Honda Fit | 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Honda Insight | 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Honda Odyssey | 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Honda Pilot | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Honda Ridgeline | 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 18V-268?
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 front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
How is recall 18V-268 fixed?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
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.