Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1222440 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 1, 2015 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Honda |
| Component | Airbag |
| Production period | January 2007 — April 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 438 units |
Defect
Investigation of field-returned units from certain driver-side SRS airbag inflators revealed significant variation in propellant density. Although the root cause has not been determined, this condition may prevent the airbag from deploying normally. As a precautionary measure, the affected inflators will be replaced.
Corrective action
As a precautionary measure, replace driver-side SRS airbag inflators on all vehicles with new parts, beginning with the oldest model years first, under notification number Gai-2173 dated May 14, 2015. Replaced units will be collected for root cause investigation.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| DBA-GD8 | FIT ARIA | GD8-1400408 — GD8-1401500 |
| DBA-GD9 | FIT ARIA | GD9-1400202 — GD9-1400535 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
特定タイプの運転者席側ＳＲＳエアバッグのインフレータ（膨張装置）において、市場回収品を調査した結果、ガス発生剤の密度にばらつきが大きいものを確認した。このため、原因は判明していないが、エアバッグ展開時に正常に展開しないおそれがあることから、予防的措置として当該インフレータを新品に交換する。
改善措置
全車両、予防的措置として、平成２７年５月１４日付け、届出番号「外－２１７３」に含め、運転者席側ＳＲＳエアバッグインフレータを年式の古いものから新品と順次交換、回収して原因調査を実施する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3007247