NHTSA recall 05V-572 (05V572000)

air bags recall reported December 27, 2005 - about 12,756 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V572000
Also written as: 05V-572
Manufacturer number: Q01
Reported: December 27, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~12,756
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) CONTAINS A FAULTY ELECTRONIC COMPONENT. AS A RESULT, THE ODS WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WILL NOT SUPPRESS FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN THE WEIGHT OF AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD IS DETECTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.

Why it is dangerous

IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DEPLOYING FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ODS UNIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY 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 05V-572 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda Civic - 2006

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