For the want of a rivet, the Honda airbag is lost…
Honda is recalling 2009-2013 Pilot crossover models and 2011-2013 Odyssey minivans built in Alabama because rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing. The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver’s airbag during deployment. In a required filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made public today, Honda told NHTSA that a manufacturing defect from supplier Neaten Rome increases the risk of injury during a crash on more than 748,000 U.S.-built vehicles.
Honda first became aware of the problem last July. Honda, which had the dubious distinction of recalling the second highest number of vehicles in 2012 covering 3.4 million vehicles, told NHTSA it has not received any warranty claims or complaints from customers for this defect, nor have there been any claims alleging death or injury related to this concern. (Read AutoInformed on More Than 17.8 Million Safety Recalls During 2012 in U.S.)
The Honda safety recall is expected to begin on16 February 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 about recall campaign number S75. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.
