Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
90E043003AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.from 09/01/1988 to 07/01/1990E (Equipment)3611/14/1990MFRHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)10/29/199010/31/1990
Defect SummaryThreaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.
Consequence SummaryInflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryReplace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.
NotesNote: this campaign was initiated by trw, inc., manufacturer of the air bag module system:air bag modules.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with driver side supplemental airbag modules.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
100210/16/200210009256Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. october tech line information. *tt09/20/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
07/15/2003175000
 Overheating problems, ignition problems, airbag does not work, door open light stays on, leak in sunroof when it rains,
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
05/08/2000
 While pulling into a service station, both air bags deployed without warning. dealer and the manufacturer were notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
10/27/1999
 Vehicle experienced air bag deployment while waiting at a four-way stop sign. dealer / manufacturer notified. *ak
12/03/1998
 While driving consumer drove vehicle into a 2 inch pothole, causing the driver's airbag to deploy which resulted in an accident. cause unknown. please provide further information. *ak
08/21/1996104/01/1991
 While driving the consumer hit a dent in the road and the air bag deployed. *ak
01/01/1996
 At speed of 5 mph, hit an uneven pavement in the hwy, driver side airbag deployed without warning. *ak
04/07/1995
 Upon impact, air bag deployed but bag exploded resulting in chest injury to sturnam (breast bone). please describe details. tt
04/02/19932
 False deployment of driver's air bag when driver bumped a curb while parking, resulting in injuries, attorney for client. *skd