Honda Civic Hybrid, Accord Crosstour +7 more: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Honda Civic Hybrid, Accord Crosstour, Civic, Cr-V, Insight, Accord, Pilot, Fit, FCX Clarity · 2006–2012 — about 978K vehicles.

The hazard

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational