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
93V208000AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.from 11/01/1993 to 11/01/1993V (Vehicle)3112/06/1993MFRHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)12/09/199312/16/1993
Defect SummaryThe passenger-side air bag modules contain incorrect inflators which are out of specification for the passenger side air bag.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a collision, the air bag may not provideadequate protection to the passenger.
Corrective SummaryHonda dealers will replace the passenger airbag module with a module containing the correct inflator.
NotesSystem: interior systems; passive restraints; air bag; passenger.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact honda service center at 1-310-783-2000. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
10/06/20091
 I was in a car accident and my air bags did not deploy and my seatbelt did not catch. *tr
07/17/20041500001
 The consumer was going through a traffic light and the oncoming vehicle which was going about 30 mph and hit the owner's vehicle. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. provide further details.
 Airbag light comes on every time ignition is turned on, and will not go off. dealer said that computer chip showed that airbag has already deployed. owner said that airbags have never deployed. *ak
11/02/20005007/01/1998
 When shift lock locks up, brake lights will not work.(vice-versa) also, air bags charge themselves several times while i'm driving..??*ak
11/06/20001
 Consumer hit a deer and the air bags experienced no deployment, the driver sustained minor injuries. *slc
10/01/2000106/01/1994
 49054 1.5 replace srs cable reel, code 101 & 102 cable real was bad. *ak
09/11/2000109/01/1995
 Srs light stays on. dealer states airbag module is no longer operable. this is a component that is not scheduled for inspection for 10 years. dealer quotes approx $1000.00 to replace module.*ak
03/01/200001/01/2000
 While driving srs light comes on and stays on. contacted dealer, and they said that airbag module needs to be replaced. *ak *ml
04/30/2000201/01/1994
 No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
04/25/1998109/01/1995
 No summary listed for this vehicle.
01/15/1999
 Airbag light stays on, indicating that airbag system is disarmed which wont protect the occupant in event of an accident. dealer said needs to replace the srs control unit. please provide further information. *ak
01/18/19968
 False deployment of air bag, causing accident/injury. *sd
11/03/1995104/22/1994
 Consumer was in an accident and the drivers air bag didn't deploy . tt *jb
11/01/19941
 Other: false deployment of driver's airbag upon applying brakes on a bumpy road. *aw
11/12/19941
 No deployment of driver's air bag during accident, resulting in injury. dup: see 957427. *skd
12/14/19941
 False deployment of driver's air bag, resulted in loss of control/accident. dup: see 957663. *skd
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
04/14/20041880001
 While driving 55 mph, the consumer was rear ended by another vehicle and their front air bags failed to deploy. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. the cause was not determined. *la
06/23/20021
 Consumer suffered injuries when the air bag failed to deploy in an auto accident. *la *jb *cb
05/20/20031
 The vehicle was involved in a collision, and the air bags failed to deploy. *jb
08/26/2002
 When vehicle was hit in the front center air bags did not deploy. dealer notified. *ak
04/10/2001
 Was driving 10mph and was making a left hand turn when another vehicle rear ended honda. it, in turn, hit a wall. upon hitting wall, the air bags deployed, but failed to inflate properly. *ak
04/10/2001212/01/2000
 On 04/10/2001 another vehicle hit my 1994 honda civic from the back and hit a wall head-on. the driver and passenger side airbag deploy, but fail to inflate upon impact during accident. i sustain a lower back sprain and minor neck injury.*ak
 Vehicle was hit from rear, pushed into a brick wall in which driver's and passenger's air bags deployed, but did not inflate, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak
04/10/2001112/01/1999
 Vehicle was in a collision which caused vehicle to hit a wall head-on. both driver's side and passenger's side airbags deployed, but did not inflate during deployment. driver received minor injuries. *ak
01/29/2001
 During front collision passenger's airbag deployed, but passenger was injured, vehicle was totalled. *ak
07/24/2000211/01/1994
 Airbags did not deploy in 55mph crash into ditch. car a total wreck. *ak
04/30/2000201/01/1994
 I have recently been in two accidents both involving the front end of my car. in the first i was traveling at about 40/mph my car hit a patch of ice and slid into a bus t-boning it. the second accident i was traveling at about 35/mph when someone pulled out in front of me i proceeded to hit them and then a telephone pole, at which time my girlfriend hit her head on the winshield. during both of these incidents my airbags have failed to deploy. i have also tried to contact manchester hoanda where my father bought the car but they still have not responded to my complaint. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. *ak
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 Vehicle was involved in 2 frontal and one passenger side crashes. upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side airbags never deployed. each crash was at a minimum speed of 40mph. mechanic couldnt find reason for airbag not being deployed. *ak
01/01/1996109/04/1994
 No deployment of driver's side air bag during accident caused injury to an occupant of the vehicle. nlm
11/05/19990
 While in right hand lane someone pulled out, and consumer hit other driver on the right drvers front side. upon impact, airbags did not deploy. consumer felt that if airbags would have deployed injuries may have not been so severe. *ak
 Consumer was involved in a 35 mph frontal collision in which driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak
05/25/1999
 Consumer was driving about 50mph on the highway when he hit a parked car, and his airbag didn't deploy. *ak
10/15/199801/05/1998
 False deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags .
05/02/1998
 Consumer was involved in a frontal collision. vehicle was hit at an angle at 45 mph. front left side was damaged. there was no deployment of either driver's or passenger's side air bags. vehicle was totaled. please provide any further details. *ak
05/16/1998
 Consumer hit a vehicle that pulled out in front unexpectedly at approximately 50 mph, made direct hit. airbags on both sides did not deploy, causing injuries to driver. *ak
11/17/1997
 Coming out of an entrance onto road driver suddenly became blinded by sunlight, resulting in hitting a pillar. upon impact, air bag failed to deploy. please describe details. *ak
01/06/1997
 Driver's and passenger's air bags deployed prematurely while driving, resulting in a head-on collision. insco. states sensor deloyed ok. owner is now handicapped. *ak
03/02/19971
 Driver hit a highway divider and the passenger's airbag didn't deploy. *ak
01/07/1997202/01/1994
 Involved in a rear end collision and vehicle rolled over and the air bags did not deploy; the front driver's seat did not hold. *ak
06/26/1996
 In an accident and the air bags did not deploy. please describe. *ak
03/12/1996
 During impact driver and passenger's side air bag did not deploy. please describe. *ak
03/05/1996
 Driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy in frontal collision at 45 mph. *ak
03/05/1996
 Car was involved in a frontal crash at 50mph and the airbag did not deploy. please describe. *ak
02/18/1996
 Involved in a frontal crash at 50 mph or more and neither airbag deployed. please describe. *ak
12/04/1995
 The consumer had an accident 12-04-95 and the drivers airbag didn't deploy. please describe. tt
12/04/1995
 The consumer had an accident 12-04-95 and the passengers airbag didn't deploy. please describe. tt
11/03/1995104/01/1994
 Drivers side airbag did not deploy in frontal (12:00) at 35 mph. tt *jb
11/03/1995
 Passengers side airbag did not deploy in frontal (12:00) at 35 mph. tt
11/03/1995104/22/1994
 Consumer was in an accident and the drivers air bag didn't deploy . tt *jb
11/03/1995
 Consumer was in an accident and the passengers air bag didn't deploy . tt
09/20/1995
 Air bag deployed late to protect the driver. tt
06/10/1995
 Driver's side airbag did not deploy upon frontal collision at 50 mph. tt
06/10/1995
 Passenger's side airbag did not deploy upon frontal collision at 50 mph. tt
05/22/1995
 Air bags did not deploy upon head on collision going at 35 mph. tt
04/13/1994
 The accident where front end was hit and air bag did not deploy. tt
03/27/1995
 Upon frontal collision, air bag failed to deploy, even with extensive frontal damage. tt
01/26/19951
 Approximate speed 40 mph verses 20 mph other vehicle. upon frontal collision, air bag failed to deploy. tt
01/31/19951
 Drivers airbag did not deploy during frontal collision; rearended another vehicle stopped at light; driver was thrown into windshield. tt
01/31/19951
 Passengers airbag did not deploy during frontal collision; rearended another vehicle stopped at light; driver was thrown into windshield. tt
11/06/19941
 Passenger air bag did not deploy during frontal collison. tt
11/06/19941
 Driver air bag did not deploy during frontal collison. tt
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
07/31/20055
 Srs light is on with no known cause. air bags will not deploy in the event of an accident. honda admits to this ongoing, widespread problem, but refuses to except responsibility. there are too many consumers finding themselves in the same position as me, continually paying honda dealerships to get it fixed with no resolve. *jb
05/04/2006105/02/2006
 Srs light is on with no known cause. air bags most likely will not deploy in the event of an accident. *nm