Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Vehicles, The Seat Position Sensor (Sps) Detects The Driver’S Seating Position And Adjusts The Air Bag Inflation Pressure Accordingly. The Wiring Harness For The Sps Was Attached To The Seat Frame In The Wrong Location And May Have Been Over Tightened. The Sensor Wire May Break And Cause The Air Bag Warning Light To Be Illuminated, And The Sps To Fail.
Make Of Vehicle
HONDA
Model Of Vehicle
ACCORD
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
07V001000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
Effect Of Defect
A Failure Of The Sps Causes The Air Bag System To Default To Full Inflation Pressure, Regardless Of The Seat Position. Full Deployment Of The Driver’S Air Bag Can Increase The Risk Of Injury For Smaller Drivers In A Frontal Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Seat Position Sensor Wiring Subharness. The Recall Will Begin On Or About February 8, 2007. Owners May Contact Honda At 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20040720
End Of Manufacture
20041008
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
81000
Date Owners Notified
20070208
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20070103
Make Campaign Number
Q31