Recall 15V370 covers 3,498,481 2001-2007 Honda Civic, Accord, and related vehicles for passenger air bag inflator rupture. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 3,498,481 2001-2007 vehicles, including Civic, Accord, and Cr-V models, because moisture can enter the passenger frontal air bag inflator. In a crash requiring air bag deployment, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into occupants, causing serious injury or death; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator module in these 2001-2007 Honda vehicles sits inside the dashboard air bag. In a crash, the inflator is supposed to produce gas that fills the air bag cushion in front of the passenger. The system depends on the inflator staying sealed and stable until deployment.
On affected Civic, Accord, Civic Gx, Civic Hybrid, Pilot, Odyssey, Element, Cr-V, and Mdx vehicles, moisture can get into the passenger air bag inflator over time. That moisture changes the conditions inside the inflator. When the air bag deploys, the inflator can rupture instead of opening in a controlled way.
There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle will not give a reliable dashboard light, sound, or driving symptom that tells you the passenger air bag inflator has become unsafe.
Who's affected?
Scope spans passenger cars, SUVs, and a minivan across 2001-2007, all tied to the passenger-side front air bag inflator module.
| 2001 Honda Civic | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2002 Honda Civic | front air bag |
| 2003 Honda Civic | front air bag |
| 2004 Honda Civic | front air bag |
| 2003 Honda Accord | front air bag |
| 2004 Honda Accord | front air bag |
| 2005 Honda Accord | front air bag |
| 2004 Honda Civic Gx | front air bag |
| 2003 Honda Civic Gx | front air bag |
| 2002 Honda Civic Gx | front air bag |
| 2001 Honda Civic Gx | front air bag |
| 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid | front air bag |
| 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid | front air bag |
| 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid | front air bag |
| 2003 Honda Pilot | front air bag |
| 2002 Honda Odyssey | front air bag |
| 2003 Honda Odyssey | front air bag |
| 2003 Honda Element | front air bag |
| 2002 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| 2003 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| 2003 Acura Mdx | front air bag |
| 2007 Honda Accord | front air bag |
| 2005 Honda Civic | front air bag |
| 2004 Honda Cr-V | front air bag |
| 2006 Honda Accord | front air bag |
| Units affected | 3,498,481 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash that deploys the passenger frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the passenger or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. If your VIN is included, schedule the inflator replacement soon and avoid delaying the appointment. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2001-2007 Honda or Acura vehicle is included in this recall for Civic, Accord, Civic Gx, Civic Hybrid, Pilot, Odyssey, Element, Cr-V, or Mdx models.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask whether the free passenger air bag inflator replacement is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V370 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to replace the passenger air bag inflator, which fixes the rupture risk tied to moisture intrusion.
- Keep passengers out of the front passenger seat until the dealer completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
Once the repair is available for your VIN, a Honda technician will replace the passenger air bag inflator at no charge. The work focuses on the passenger side frontal air bag inflator, the part that can rupture during deployment after moisture intrusion over time. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Honda's remedy notes also say vehicles that already received a replacement passenger inflator under an earlier related campaign are not included in this recall, so the dealer will confirm coverage by VIN before performing the replacement.
Timeline
| June 15, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 18, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| June 18, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 1, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 13, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V370?
Recall 15V370 covers 3,498,481 2001-2007 Honda vehicles with a passenger frontal air bag inflator that can rupture during deployment. Metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Honda dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator for free.
What should I do if my 2001-2007 Honda vehicle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V370. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the passenger air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall 15V370 and Honda recall numbers JU4, JU5, JU6, or JU7 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Honda dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator free of charge. The recall remedy began on July 1, 2015.
What is the safety risk in recall 15V370?
The risk is an air bag inflator rupture during a crash that requires passenger air bag deployment. If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments can strike the passenger seat occupant or other occupants and cause serious injury or death.
What if I bought this Honda vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Civic, Accord, Civic Gx, Civic Hybrid, Pilot, Odyssey, Element, Cr-V, or Mdx is included before calling the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V370000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V370 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V370000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Report (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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