Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V526000 Reported November 8, 2004

Honda/side airbag sensor

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Air Bags · 6,976 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V526000
Manufacturer Campaign
P49
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
6,976
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 8, 2004

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, such an out-of position occupant may be injured by a deploying side airbag.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 04V526000 or campaign P49.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V526000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V526000?

NHTSA recall 04V526000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on November 8, 2004. It addresses: Honda/side airbag sensor. The recall affects approximately 6,976 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V526000 or the manufacturer campaign number P49. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.