Honda Accord: Air bags

Affects Honda Accord · 2008–2010 — about 341K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational