Honda Civic, Cr-V +3 more: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Honda Civic, Cr-V, EV Plus, Odyssey, Accord · 1996–2001 — about 1.4M vehicles.

The hazard

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.

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