White Choco Mocha » Cars http://whitechocomocha.com Your source to the latest hot stuff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:57:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Honda expands airbag recall to more models http://whitechocomocha.com/honda-expands-airbag-recall-to-more-models/ http://whitechocomocha.com/honda-expands-airbag-recall-to-more-models/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:52:01 +0000 Mikko http://whitechocomocha.com/?p=40 Honda Accord 2002American Honda Inc announced today that there are actually more models affected by the airbag recall.

The recall has been made after causing one fatality in the United States. The defective airbag, when activated, causes overpressurization causing it to rupture. During explosion, metal fragments may pass through the walls of the airbag possible injuring vehicle occupants.

Affected models are:

  • Honda Accord 2001 model
  • Honda Accord 2002 model
  • Honda Civic 2001 model
  • Honda Accura TL 2002 model
  • Honda Accura TL 2003 model

Owners of affected cars will be contacted by Honda thru mail for further instructions. Owners are advised to wait for the mail before contacting their dealer. You may also call Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

  • Honda Accura TL 2002 model
  • Honda Accura TL 2002 model
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