NHTSA Recall 96V217000: Air bags
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 164,139 vehicles. It affects 1995 Honda Accord.
| NHTSA campaign | 96V217000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | October 4, 1996 |
| Owner notification | November 5, 1996 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit can cause the air bag to deploy unexpectedly.
Safety risk
This type of unanticipated air bag deployment could result in abrasion to the hands, arms, or face of a properly-positioned front seat occupant, or could cause more serious injury to an out-of-position occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the SRS electronic control unit in the air bag system.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during november 1996. Note: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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 96V217000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 1995 |
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.