Safety Recall: 2016 Cr-V Driver's Airbag Module (15-081)
Reference number: 15-081
SAFETY RECALL: 2016 CR-V DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| HONDA: | 2016 CR-V |
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Year | Model | Trim | VIN Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CR-V | ALL | Check the iN VIN status for eligibility |
BACKGROUND
The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's front air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent 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 or 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
Replace the driver's airbag module.
PARTS INFORMATION
| Part Name | Part Number | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's Airbag Module | 06700-T1W-308 | 1 |
- The original box must be used to return the driver's airbag module to their supplier, ideally within 48 hours of the repair. Be careful not to damage the box.
- If the undeployed airbag module is not returned, the warranty claim for that vehicle will be charged back to your dealership.
- Do not include these airbag modules as part of your pallet shipment . Follow the shipping instructions supplied with the inflator kit. If you have any questions about shipping, call Warranty Parts Inspection (WPI) at 937-642-2737 .
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
| Operation Number | Description | Flat Rate Time | Defect Code | Symptom Code | Template ID | Failed Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7521J4 | Replace driver's airbag module. | 0.3 hr. | 6RV00 | JV900 | 15-081A | 77810-T1W-A80ZA |
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
- Be careful not to damage any parts when replacing the driver's airbag module.
- Make sure you have reviewed the SRS Precautions and Procedures in the service information before doing the REPAIR PROCEDURE.
- Always use new Torx bolts to reinstall the driver's airbag module. The new Torx bolts are coated with threadlock to make sure they do not come loose.
Before removing the driver's airbag module
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and check if the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds, then turns off.
- If the indicator comes on, then turns off after about 6 seconds, go to step 2.
- If the indicator does not come on, or if it stays on, contact your DPSM for assistance.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least 3 minutes before continuing.
- Remove the driver's airbag module. Refer to service information.NOTE: Make sure the terminal tab on the horn switch connector is attached to the driver's airbag side when removing the driver's airbag.
- Install the new driver's airbag module with new Torx bolts in the reverse order of disassembly. Torque the bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft ).
- Reconnect the battery negative cable.
- Start the vehicle and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds, then turns off. Also check that the horn works properly.
Return the driver's airbag module
- Put the original airbag module into the box that the new one came in. Make sure there is no other hardware in the box because if the package rattles, it will not be accepted by the courier.
- Follow the shipping instructions supplied with the inflator kit to return the undeployed airbag module. If you have any questions about shipping, call Warranty Parts Inspection (WPI) at 937-642-2737
.NOTE: These boxes containing the 2016 CR-V driver's airbag modules have a pink sticker that states Do NOT Ship Via LTL on the outside of the boxes to distinguish them from other returns. These boxes need to be shipped by FedEx.
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