NHTSA recall 18V-266 (18V266000)
air bags recall reported April 26, 2018 - about 69 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V266000
- Also written as
- 18V-266
- Manufacturer number
- E1D, U1B, X1C
- Reported
- April 26, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~69
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Why it is dangerous
If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-266 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.