Honda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2001 Accord and civic vehicles. They stated that the drivers air bag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected air bag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

NHTSA Campaign Number:
04V551000 

Vehicle/Equipment Make:
HONDA 

Vehicle/Eqipment Model:
ACCORD 

Model Year:
2005

Mfg Campaign Number:
P54 

Mfg Component Desc:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 

Mfg Involved in Recall:
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. 

Manufacture Dates:

03-25-2004 through 10-05-2004  

Type of Report:
V 

Potential # of Units Affected:
257,616 

Date Owner Notified by Mfg:
11-30-2004 

Recall Initiated By:
ODI 

Mfg Responsible for Recall:
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) 

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