Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module (15V714000)

WARNING: This page is about the CR-V EX, Eng CD K24V1, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2015-10-29
Reference number: 15V714000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 15V714000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2016 HONDA CR-V

Campaign No: 15V714000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 515

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2015 OCT

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2015 OCT

SYSTEM

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CR-V vehicles manufactured October 12, 2015, to October 19, 2015. The metal housing surrounding the driver's air bag inflator in these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began in November 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda'a number for this recall is JV9.

NOTES

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.