NHTSA Recall 02V213001: Air bags: frontal
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2001 Honda Passport.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V213001 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | August 9, 2002 |
| Owner notification | August 7, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, the passenger-side air bag inflator modules were manufactured and shipped without a necessary component known as a check valve pin.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the air bag will not inflate properly or sufficiently resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag. Owner notification began august 7, 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.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V213001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Passport | 2001 |
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.