Honda Recalling Numerous Vehicles Due To Faulty Airbag Inflators

Honda has issued a recall of a number of vehicles due to a potentially - deadly defect with airbag inflators.

American Honda Motor Co. has issued a recall of 646 model year 2008-2012 Accords, 2010 and 2012 Accord Crosstours, 2006-2011 Civics, 2007-2011 CR-Vs, 2009-2012 Fits and Pilots, and 2010-2012 Insights that received replacement passenger front air bag inflators.

One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators, which could result in improper deployment of the airbag. This improper deployment increases the risk of danger and could lead to serious injury and/or death.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 1, 2017.

Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.