Recall 97V-193: 1997–1998 Honda Civic
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Nov 1, 1997, covering about 9,558 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front passenger air bag modules have been improperly assembled. The cloth flaps covering the folded air bag may have been tucked in too far.
The risk
This condition could prevent proper deployment of the air bag. In a crash, an improper air bag deployment could increase the risk of injury to a front seat passenger.
The fix
Dealers will repair the front passenger's air bag module to prevent this problem from occurring.
Notes
Owner notification began during october 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags › Frontal |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 97V193000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 1997, 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 97V-193?
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front passenger air bag modules have been improperly assembled. The cloth flaps covering the folded air bag may have been tucked in too far.
How is recall 97V-193 fixed?
Dealers will repair the front passenger's air bag module to prevent this problem from occurring.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.