HONDA / CIVIC / 2006
Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer’s Report Number : Q01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V572000
Mfg's Report Date : DEC 22, 2005
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected :12756
Summary: On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the front passenger occupant detection system (ODS) contains a faulty electronic component. As a result, the ODS will not function properly and will not suppress front passenger air bag deployment when the weight of an infant or small child is detected in the front passenger seat.
Consequence: In certain circumstances, a deploying front passenger air bag can increase the risk of injury to an infant or small child.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ODS unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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.