Older Honda Accords Recalled Over New Airbag Issue
The 2004-2007 Honda Accord is being recalled for using the wrong airbag module.
Although the recall is unrelated to the massive Takata airbag recall, Honda did say that all affected Accord vehicles are also included in the Takata front passenger airbag inflator recall or safety improvement campaign. The issue was originally discovered during repairs under the Takata airbag recall.
According to Honda, the recalled vehicles are equipped with a passenger front airbag module that was intended to be used in vehicles for sale in South America. The modules were mistakenly supplied during production in the U.S. and does not comply with U.S. federal regulations.
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Since the airbag module does not meet the advanced airbag requirements in the U.S., it can increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash. Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the airbag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 5, 2016.
If an affected vehicle has already been repaired as part of the Takata airbag inflator recall, it would not be included in this new recall.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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