Air bags: frontalRecall 01V-055 · Honda and Isuzu vehicles
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED recall 01V-055 covers 3 Honda and Isuzu vehicles for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V055000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE INFLATORS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULES HAVING THE WRONG AMOUNT OF GENERANT.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER A PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, TOO MUCH GENERANT CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR MODULE TO EXPLODE. IF THE AIR BAG MODULE EXPLODES, METAL AND PLASTIC DEBRIS COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG UNIT.
ALL VEHICLES INVOLVED HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.