NHTSA Recall 05V572000: Air bags: frontal
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,756 vehicles. It affects 2006 Honda Civic.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V572000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Q01 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | December 27, 2005 |
| Owner notification | January 16, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the front passenger occupant detection system (ods) contains a faulty electronic component. As a result, the ods will not function properly and will not suppress front passenger air bag deployment when the weight of an infant or small child is detected in the front passenger seat.
Safety risk
In certain circumstances, a deploying front passenger air bag can increase the risk of injury to an infant or small child.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ods unit, free of charge. The recall began on january 16, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda recall no. Q01. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V572000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 2006 |
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.