NHTSA recall 97V-193 (97V193000)

air bags recall reported November 1, 1997 - about 9,558 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V193000
Also written as: 97V-193
Reported: November 1, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~9,558
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. THE CLOTH FLAPS COVERING THE FOLDED AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN TUCKED IN TOO FAR.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG. IN A CRASH, AN IMPROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG MODULE TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-193 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda Civic - 1997, 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.