Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2003 honda accord coupe vehicles, equipped with a four-cylinder engine. if the passenger frontal air bag module has been replaced, such as after a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, the replacement air bag module may include a takata air bag inflator. these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Safety Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any takata inflator used in the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin may 1, 2017. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's number for this recall is kf0.
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FAQ: Recall 17V220000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V220000?
NHTSA recall 17V220000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on March 30, 2017. It addresses: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 37,421 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 17V220000 or the manufacturer campaign number KF0. 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.