Recall - Driver's Air Bag Missing Rivets
13-008February 28, 2013
Applies To:
2011-13 Odyssey - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
2009-13 Pilot - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Safety Recall: Driver's Airbag Missing Rivets
(Supersedes 13-008, dated January 18, 2013, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
^ Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, information was added.
^ Under INSPECTION PROCEDURE, information and steps were added.
^ The Customer Letter was added.*
BACKGROUND
During manufacturing, the six rivets that attach the airbag module cover to the airbag module may not have been installed. In the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not deploy as designed.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new and used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.
Should your dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the driver's airbag module and, if necessary, replace it.
NOTE:
If the airbag module needs replacement, do not return the vehicle to the customer until the airbag module is replaced. Contact your DPSM if you need to arrange alternate transportation.
PARTS INFORMATION
The replacement rate for driver's airbag modules is very low; less than 1 percent are affected. Order an airbag only after confirming that a replacement is needed. All airbags replaced under this campaign will be called in for inspection.
TOOL INFORMATION
Blue Point Inspection Mirror (Snap-on or equivalent):
P/N Blue Point U1M325
Trim Tool (or equivalent): SILTRIMTL10
Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
NOTE:
If the vehicle was only inspected without the airbag module being removed, use the following template ID number to file a warranty claim.
Failed Part: P/N 77810-SZA-A81ZA
Defect Code: 5JZOO
Symptom Code: S7500
Skill Level: Repair Technician
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTE:
^ There should be six rivets in the places indicated.
^ If the airbag module needs replacement, do not return the vehicle to the customer until the airbag module is replaced. Contact your DPSM if you need to arrange alternate transportation.
1. Make sure the vehicle is in Park and the parking brake is set, then start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel so the wheels are aimed straight ahead.
3. Place an inspection mirror in the gap between the upper steering column cover and the steering wheel. Adjust it so that you can check if the shanks of the two rivets are visible.
NOTE:
Use a flashlight to help you see the rivets.
4. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right. Using the mirror and a flashlight, look through the airbag bolt access hole for a rivet near the base of the bar code label.
NOTE:
^ The rivet is located close to the barcode label.
^ Do not confuse the airbag retaining bolt for the rivet head.
* ^ The rivet may be covered by a label. If it is, go to step 11.*
5. Turn the steering wheel an additional 90 degrees to the right.
6. Remove the airbag connector cover.
7. Using the mirror and a flashlight, locate the brass-colored horn contacts. Tilt the mirror away from you until you see the angled edge of the airbag module. Check that there are two rivets visible along the angled edge.
8. Reinstall the airbag connector cover.
9. Turn the steering wheel an additional 90 degrees to the right. Using the mirror and a flashlight, look through the airbag bolt access hole for a rivet near the base of the bar code label.
NOTE:
^ The rivet is located close to the bar code label.
^ Do not confuse the airbag retaining bolt for the rivet head.
* ^ The rivet may be covered by a label. If it is, go to step 11.*
10. There should be six visible rivets on the airbag.
* ^ If you were able to see all six rivets during this inspection, the airbag is OK.
^ If you were unable to see all the rivets because the rivet is covered by a label, go to step 11.*
^ If you saw fewer than six rivets, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
11. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure as shown in the applicable online service manual, then wait at least three minutes before starting work.
*12. Remove the driver's airbag connector cover, then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector from the cable reel 4P connector.
13. Remove the TORX bolts, then remove the driver's airbag.
14. There should be six visible rivets on the airbag.
NOTE:
Even if the rivet has a label over it, you should be able to see there is a rivet installed. Do not remove the label.
^ If there are six rivets installed, the airbag is OK.
Reinstall the airbag, and secure it with new TORX bolts. Torque the bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft.), then do the terminal battery reconnection procedure.
^ If there are fewer than six rivets, go to step 4 of the REPAIR PROCEDURE to replace the airbag.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure as shown in the applicable online service manual, then wait at least three minutes before starting work.
2. Remove the driver's airbag connector cover, then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector from the cable reel 4P connector.
3. Remove the TORX bolts, then remove the driver's airbag.
4. Place the replacement airbag in the steering wheel, and secure it with new TORX bolts. Torque the bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
5. Reconnect the driver's airbag connector, then reinstall the connector cover.
6. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.
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