Honda Jazz and Honda Accord Euro
Published 18 October 2018
Product
Honda Accord Euro MY2014-2015 920 cars Supplied August 2013 to May 2016 Takata passenger airbag inflator (beta) Honda Jazz MY2014 839 cars Supplied October 2013 to January 2015 Takata passenger airbag inflator (beta)
Why it was recalled
Passenger's 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.