Product description

This recall has been updated. New VIN lists have been added for the Honda Accord Euro, Civic and CR-V. The number of affected vehicles for these models has also been updated.

Honda Jazz
MY 2004-2009
Passenger's airbag inflator - beta
(Some driver's airbag inflators are included in other recalls - alpha or beta)
(Other driver's airbag inflators are not recalled)
42 291 vehicles

Honda Accord Euro
MY 2004-2009
Passenger's airbag inflator - beta
47 161 vehicles

Honda CR-V
MY 2002-2009
Passenger's airbag inflator - beta
(Some driver's airbag inflators are included in other recalls - beta)
41 088 vehicles

Honda Civic
MY2004-2005
Passenger's airbag inflator - beta
9 639 vehicles

Honda City
MY 2009
Passenger's airbag inflator - beta
(Some driver's airbag inflators are included in other recalls - beta)
1 013 vehicles

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Reason the product is 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.

The hazards to consumers

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.

What consumers should do

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Honda Australia dealership or Honda Australia head office directly via the website at https://www.honda.com.au/contact-us.html to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.

Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use Honda Australia's VIN look-up tool https://www.honda.com.au/owners/services/recall-information.html or contact Honda Australia on 1800 789 839 or contact their preferred dealer.

Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au

We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.

Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall

Details to help identify the product

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2015/14703 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.