Honda Civic MY2006-2011, Jazz Hybrid MY2012 and Legend MY2007-2012
Published 24 February 2016
Product
Critical Recall Honda Civic Model Years 2006-2011 Driver's airbag inflator - beta (Passenger's airbag inflators included in other recalls - beta) 70 805 vehicles Honda Jazz Hybrid Model Year 2012 Driver's airbag inflator - beta 1 vehicle Honda Legend Model Years 2007-2012 Driver's airbag inflator - beta (Passenger's airbag inflators included in other recalls - beta) 1 042 vehicles
Why it was recalled
Takata 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 an 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.