November 24, 2008
Honda is recalling about 4,000 model year 2001 Accord and Civic vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure, possibly causing it to rupture upon deployment.
The rupture could permit metal fragments to pass through the air bag cushio material, possibly causing injury.
Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge when the recall begins in late December.
Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or at www.safercar.gov.
