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Honda Recall: 2001-2002 Honda Accord and Civic

Honda is recalling its 2001-2002 Honda Accord and Civic cars for defective driver's airbag inflator that could potentially deploys with metal fragments passing through the airbag cushion material which may cause possible injury or fatality to vehicle occupants. Here is an example of a customer letter sent to all potential Honda Accord and Civic owners:

Dear Honda Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the
requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle
Safety Act.

What is the reason for this notice?

Honda Motor Co., Ltd., has decided that a defect related
to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2001–2002 model
year Accord and Civic vehicles. In some vehicles, the
driver's airbag inflator could produce excessive internal
pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased
internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. Metal
fragments could pass through the airbag cushion material,
possibly causing an injury or fatality to vehicle occupants.

What should you do?

Call any authorized Honda dealer and make an
appointment to have your vehicle repaired. The dealer will
replace the driver’s airbag inflator module. This work will
be done free of charge. Please plan to leave your vehicle
for half a day to allow the dealer flexibility in scheduling.

Who to contact if you experience problems.

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from

your Honda dealer, you may write to:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Honda Automobile Customer Service

Mail Stop 500-2N-7A

1919 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90501-2746

If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has
failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your vehicle,
without charge, within a reasonable period of time (60
days from the date you first contact the dealer for a repair
appointment), you may submit a complaint to:

Administrator

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE

Washington, DC 20590

You can also call the toll-free Safety Hotline at
888-327-4236 (TTY 800-424-9153), or go to
http://www.safercar.gov.

What to do if you feel this notice is in error.

Our records show that you are the current owner of a
2001–2002 Accord or Civic involved in this campaign. If
this is not the case, or the name/address information is
not correct, please fill out and return the enclosed,
postage-paid Information Change Card. We will then
update our records.

Lessor information.

Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this
recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the
lessee within 10 days.

If you have questions.

If you have any questions about this notice, or need
assistance with locating a Honda dealer, please call
Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009.

We apologize for any inconvenience this campaign may
cause you.

Sincerely,

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Division

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If your car falls within this VIN range, you should contact your local dealer to have your vehicle repaired:
2001 Accord 2-Door:

From VIN 1HGCG2...1A000014 thru
1HGCG2...1A035443
From VIN 1HGCG3...1A000013 thru
1HGCG3...1A032650

2002 Accord 2-Door:

From VIN 1HGCG2...2A001082 thru
1HGCG2...2A026194
From VIN 1HGCG3...2A001110 thru
1HGCG3...2A023348

2001 Accord 4-Door:

From VIN 1HGCF8...1A000202 thru
1HGCF8...1A146921
From VIN JHMCF8...1C000002 thru
JHMCF8...1C000813
From VIN 1HGCG1...1A000014 thru
1HGCG1...1A087275
From VIN 1HGCG5...1A000017 thru
1HGCG5...1A148794
From VIN 3HGCG5...1G700001 thru
3HGCG5...1G700720
From VIN JHMCG5...1C000015 thru
JHMCG5...1C033252
From VIN 1HGCG6...1A000142 thru
1HGCG6...1A148250

From VIN 3HGCG6...1G700367 thru
3HGCG6...1G714452
From VIN JHMCG6...1C000003 thru
JHMCG6...1C027751

2002 Accord 4-Door:

From VIN 1HGCF8...2A001089 thru
1HGCF8...2A116099
From VIN JHMCF8...2C000005 thru
JHMCF8...2C000086
From VIN 1HGCG1...2A000963 thru
1HGCG1...2A059892

CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.


From VIN 1HGCG5...2A000607 thru
1HGCG5...2A114196
From VIN 3HGCG5...2G700001 thru
3HGCG5...2G703704
From VIN JHMCG5...2C000001 thru
JHMCG5...2C033281
From VIN 1HGCG6...2A013543 thru
1HGCG6...2A115312

From VIN 3HGCG6...2G700001 thru
3HGCG6...2G703705
From VIN JHMCG6...2C000145 thru
JHMCG6...2C028832

2001 Civic 2-Door:

From VIN 1HGEM2...1L000001 thru
1HGEM2...1L124960

2002 Civic 2-Door:

From VIN 1HGEM2...2L024786 thru
1HGEM2...2L081872

2001 Civic 4-Door:

From VIN 1HGEN2...1L000004 thru
1HGEN2...1L000742
From VIN 1HGES1...1L000052 thru
1HGES1...1L078249
From VIN 2HGES1...1H500108 thru
2HGES1...1H596744
From VIN JHMES1...1S000012 thru
JHMES1...1S012585
From VIN 1HGES2...1L000002 thru
1HGES2...1L078061
From VIN 2HGES2...1H500049 thru
2HGES2...1H592748
From VIN JHMES2...1S000009 thru
JHMES2...1S006318

2002 Civic 4-Door:

From VIN 1HGES1...2L008296 thru
1HGES1...2L049594
VIN 2HGES1...2H539289

From VIN JHMES1...2S000004 thru
JHMES1...2S000285

From VIN 1HGES2...2L006398 thru
1HGES2...2L024070
VIN 2HGES2...2H507870
From VIN JHMES2...2S000002 thru
JHMES2...2S000037






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