NHTSA recall 04V-551 (04V551000)

air bags recall reported November 18, 2004 - about 257,616 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V551000
Also written as: 04V-551
Manufacturer number: P54
Reported: November 18, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~257,616
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A TEAR IN THE FABRIC OF THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG OCCURRED AFTER APPARENT CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE AIR BAG COVER DURING DEPLOYMENT.

Why it is dangerous

A TORN AIR BAG MAY NOT OFFER THE SAME LEVEL OF PROTECTION, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE FABRIC FLAP BETWEEN THE AIR BAG MODULE COVER AND THE INNER MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 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-551 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda Accord - 2004, 2005

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.