NHTSA recall 96V-217 (96V217000)

air bags recall reported October 4, 1996 - about 164,139 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V217000
Also written as: 96V-217
Reported: October 4, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~164,139
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY.

Why it is dangerous

THIS TYPE OF UNANTICIPATED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN ABRASION TO THE HANDS, ARMS, OR FACE OF A PROPERLY-POSITIONED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT, OR COULD CAUSE MORE SERIOUS INJURY TO AN OUT-OF-POSITION OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SRS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-217 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda Accord - 1995

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