NHTSA Recall # | 24516 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 90E043003 |
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Manufacturer | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
Supplier | ACURA |
Brand | ACURA |
Model | LEGEND |
Model Year | 1990 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Date of notification | 14/11/90 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/88 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/07/90 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/10/90 |
Report created | 31/10/90 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 36 |
Defect summary | Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag. |
Consequence summary | Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants. |
Corrective action | Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators. |
Recall notes | Note: this campaign was initiated by trw, inc., manufacturer of the air bag module system:air bag modules. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with driver side supplemental airbag modules. |