| Make : HONDA | Model : CIVIC | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970620 - 19970804 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V193000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19971025 | Date Received by ODI: 19971101 | Date Added to Database: 19971120 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 9558 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. THE CLOTH FLAPS COVERING THE FOLDED AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN TUCKED IN TOO FAR. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG. IN A CRASH, AN IMPROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG MODULE TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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