NHTSA Recall 16V056000: Air bags
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 341,444 vehicles. It affects 2008–2010 Honda Accord.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V056000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JY4 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | February 2, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2016 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Accord vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Safety risk
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control units, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in Fall 2016. Interim notifications have been mailed to owners on March 15, 2016, and a second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JW9. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 15V665.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V056000
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.