NHTSA Recall 02V196000: Air bags: frontal
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 375 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Acura Integra.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V196000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | July 24, 2002 |
| Owner notification | August 2, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.
Safety risk
The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began august 2, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V196000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.