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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 97V-193 (97V193000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | November 1, 1997 |
| Owners notified | October 25, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 9,558 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 97V-193 repair free?
Yes. Honda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will repair the front passenger's air bag module to prevent this problem from occurring.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 9,558 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.