Civic MY 2006-2011 & Accord MY 2008-2011
Published 1 July 2016
Product
This recall has been updated. A new VIN list for Honda Accord has been added and the total of affected Accords has been changed. Honda Civic MY 2006-2011 Passenger's airbag inflator - beta (Driver's airbag inflator included in other recalls - beta) 70 808 vehicles Honda Accord MY 2008-2011 Passenger's airbag inflator - beta 20 309 vehicles
Why it was recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Hazard
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.