Vehicle recall 04V551000 · November 18, 2004
2004-2005 Honda Accord
On certain sedans, a tear in the fabric of the driver's front air bag occurred after apparent contact with the inside surface of the air bag cover during deployment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sedans, a tear in the fabric of the driver's front air bag occurred after apparent contact with the inside surface of the air bag cover during deployment.
- Consequence
- A torn air bag may not offer the same level of protection, in the event of a crash, thereby increasing the risk of injury to the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective fabric flap between the air bag module cover and the inner module. The recall began on November 30, 2004. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
- Notes
- Honda recall no. P54. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V551000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 18, 2004
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- P54
- Owner notification
- November 30, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 257,616
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Accord (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
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