Recall 12V030000: L/H Side Curtain Air Bag Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Honda/Accord 2012

Honda/Crosstour 2012

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 31, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V030000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Side/Window

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 347

SUMMARY:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Accord and Crosstour vehicles. The driver-side or passenger-side side curtain airbag inflator may not have been manufactured according to correct specifications.

CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash, the side curtain airbag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

REMEDY:
Honda will replace the driver's side or passenger's side side curtain airbag as needed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about February 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.