NHTSA recall 04V526000
Air bags › Side/window
Honda CR-V
Reported Nov 8, 20046,976 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number P49Built Sep 7, 2004 – Oct 20, 2004
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the occupant position detection system's side sensor IS not installed in the correct position and may fail to shut off the passenger's side impact airbag if the occupant IS out-of-position.
The risk
In the event of a crash, such an out-of position occupant may be injured by a deploying side airbag.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger's seat-back pad which incudes the occupant position detection system sensor. the recall began on on november 19, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.