Recall 08V593000: Air Bag Inflator Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Honda/Accord 2001

Honda/Civic 2001

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 11, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V593000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side Inflator Module

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 3940

SUMMARY:
Honda is recalling 3,940 M/Y 2001 Accord and Civic vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected air bag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

CONSEQUENCE:
Metal fragments could pass through the air bag cushion material possibly causing injury to vehicle occupants.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the air bag inflator free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before December 22, 2008. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

NOTES:
Honda recall No. Q96. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.