Honda Motor CO Jazz: Passenger Airbag May Fail To Deploy Correctly

Honda is recalling 182,682 vehicles (Jazz, Accord Tourer, Accord, and Insight models) in the United Kingdom because passenger airbag inflators may degrade over time due to heat and moisture exposure, potentially causing them to overinflate and rupture during deployment. If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion and injure occupants. Honda will replace the affected airbag inflator units.

Recalling firm

HONDA MOTOR CO

Product

Vehicles: HONDA MOTOR CO JAZZ, HONDA MOTOR CO ACCORD TOURER, HONDA MOTOR CO ACCORD, HONDA MOTOR CO INSIGHT. Units affected: 182,682

Reason

The propellant used in certain air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material possibly causing severe injury to the vehicle occupants. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-02-23

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/9b442279-4225-4f07-ab39-ae105d6dc30c