NHTSA recall 02V-213 (02V213001)

air bags recall reported August 9, 2002 - about 5 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V213001
Also written as: 02V-213
Reported: August 9, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~5
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED WITHOUT A NECESSARY COMPONENT KNOWN AS A CHECK VALVE PIN.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT INFLATE PROPERLY OR SUFFICIENTLY RESULTING IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 7, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-213 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda Passport - 2001

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