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Honda Recalls 440,000 Vehicles for Airbag Defect

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Aug 01, 2009 / 09:08
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Honda is recalling another 440,000 vehicles, including some of its best-selling Accord and Civic models, for a potentially lethal airbag defect- one fatality and a number of injuries have been reported. They had previously recalled 2001 Accords and Civics last November, but have now added other models to the list. 

Honda said the airbag inflators can rupture because of too much air pressure, causing metal fragments to shoot through the airbag and strike vehicle occupants.

The recall covers certain 2001 and 2002 Accords, 2001 Civics and some 2002 and 2003 model Acura TL sedans. The driver’s side airbag is the defective component. Honda recommends checking to see if your vehicle is covered by the recall: http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/SEO/HondaRecall.asp

 

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/afx/2009/07/31/afx6726812.html 

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