Air bags: frontalRecall 93V-208 · 1994 Honda Civic

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 93V-208 covers 31 1994 Honda Civic for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 1993.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected311 model
ReportedDec 9, 1993Owners notified Dec 6, 1993
Complaints since56Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V208000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAIN INCORRECT INFLATORS WHICH ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATION FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT PROVIDEADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE PASSENGER.

What to do

The fix

HONDA DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE WITH A MODULE CONTAINING THE CORRECT INFLATOR.

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; AIR BAG; PASSENGER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT HONDA SERVICE CENTER AT 1-310-783-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 1993 to November 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.