Acura / TL / 2006
HONDA / ACCORD / 2006
Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer’s Report Number : Honda : P99 / Acura : Q00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V510000
Mfg's Report Date : NOV 02, 2005
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 316
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, on the frontal airbag system where the two external impact sensors is mounted, near the front headlights the front impact sensor bolts were not properly torqued.
Consequence: If the bolts loosen or fall out, the sensor may fail to properly detect a crash, possibly resulting in delayed or non-deployment of the front airbag increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and remove the bumper and re-torque the loose bolts. The recall is expected to begin on November 10, 2005. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 and Acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Notes: Customers can 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 www.safecar.gov.
