NHTSA recall 16V-056 (16V056000)
air bags recall reported February 2, 2016 - about 341,444 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V056000
- Also written as
- 16V-056
- Manufacturer number
- JY4
- Reported
- February 2, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~341,444
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Why it is dangerous
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-056 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.