NHTSA recall 04V-526 (04V526000)

air bags recall reported November 8, 2004 - about 6,976 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V526000
Also written as: 04V-526
Manufacturer number: P49
Reported: November 8, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~6,976
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM'S SIDE SENSOR IS NOT INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT POSITION AND MAY FAIL TO SHUT OFF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG IF THE OCCUPANT IS OUT-OF-POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, SUCH AN OUT-OF POSITION OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED BY A DEPLOYING SIDE AIRBAG.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER'S SEAT-BACK PAD WHICH INCUDES THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON ON NOVEMBER 19, 2004. OWNERS 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 04V-526 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda CR-V - 2005

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