NHTSA recall 18V-268 (18V268000)
air bags recall reported April 26, 2018 - about 1,335 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V268000
- Also written as
- 18V-268
- Manufacturer number
- C1X, N2L, U2M
- Reported
- April 26, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,335
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Why it is dangerous
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-268 when calling a dealer.
Affected 10 models
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.