Service Bulletin

Service Bulletin
October 31, 2014
14-040
ATB 51811-00383 REV1(1410)
Safety Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Can Be
Over-Pressurized
Supersedes 14-040, dated October 25, 2014, to revise the information highlighted in yellow
Replaces 14-041, Safety Recall: Civic, CR-V, and Odyssey - Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Can Be OverPressurized
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2003
Accord
2002–03
Civic
2002–03
Civic GX
2003
Civic Hybrid
2002–03
CR-V
2003
Element
2002–03
Odyssey
2003
Pilot
Trim
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
VIN Range
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
REVISION SUMMARY
• The Element and Pilot flat rate times were changed under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION.
• Under PARTS INFORMATION and WARRANTY CLAIN INFORMATION, the 2002–03 Odyssey was separated into
separate model years.
BACKGROUND
A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger’s (front) airbag inflator during airbag
deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger’s foot well,
possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be repaired
before they are sold.
Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes an injury or damage because of the recalled
item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify
American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status
inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install a passenger’s airbag inflator kit, then return the original undeployed inflator as directed.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools,
equipment, and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you
should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information
applies, contact an authorized Honda automobile dealer.
© 2014 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved
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PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
Accord Passenger (Front) Airbag Inflator Kit
04785-SDA-307
1
Civic Passenger (Front) Airbag Inflator Kit (includes GX and Hybrid)
04785-S5A-307
1
CR-V Passenger (Front) Airbag Inflator Kit
04785-S9A-307
1
Element Passenger (Front) Airbag Inflator Kit
04785-SCV-307
1
2002 Odyssey Passenger (Front) Airbag Inflator Kit
04785-S0X-307
1
2003 Odyssey Passenger (Front) Airbag Inflator Kit
04785-S0X-306
1
Pilot Passenger (Front) Airbag Inflator Kit
04785-S9V-307
1
NOTE:
• The inflator kit box must be used to return the old inflator to its supplier, ideally within 48 hours of the repair.
Be careful not to damage the inflator kit box.
• If the recalled, undeployed inflator is not returned, the warranty claim for that vehicle will be charged back to your
dealership.
• Follow the shipping instructions supplied with the inflator kit. If you have any questions about shipping, call Warranty
Parts Inspection (WPI) at 937-642-2737.
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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
NOTE:
• To avoid non-payment of warranty claims, the serial number on the box of the new airbag inflator must be entered
in the Diagnostic Trouble Codes field on each warranty claim. For more information, refer to step 1 of REPAIR
PROCEDURE.
• To avoid a warranty claim being charged back to your dealership, you must return the original undeployed inflator to
its supplier. Follow the shipping instructions supplied with the inflator kit. If you have any questions about shipping,
call Warranty Parts Inspection (WPI) at 937-642-2737.
Year/Model
Operation
Number
Description
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
2003 Accord
7541A9
0.7 hr
5JK00
JJ600
14-040A
06780-SDA-A80ZA
2002–03 Civic
7541A9
0.7 hr
5JK00
JJ700
14-040B
06780-S5A-A80ZA
2002–03 Civic GX
7541A9
Replace the
passenger’s
(front) airbag
inflator.
0.7 hr
5JK00
JJ700
14-040B
06780-S5A-A80ZA
2003 Civic Hybrid
7541A9
0.7 hr
5JK00
JJ700
14-040B
06780-S5A-A80ZA
2002–03 CR-V
7541A9
0.7 hr
5JK00
JJ800
14-040C
06780-S9A-A80ZA
2003 Element
7541A9
0.8 hr
5JK00
JJ900
14-040D
06780-SCV-A80ZA
2002 Odyssey
7541A0
0.7 hr
5JK00
JK000
14-040G
06780-S0X-A10ZA
2003 Odyssey
7541A0
0.7 hr
5UK00
JK000
14-040E
06780-S0X-A10ZA
2003 Pilot
7541A0
0.8 hr
5UK00
JK100
14-040F
06780-S9V-A80ZA
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
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REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
• Be careful not to damage any parts when replacing the inflator, and follow the procedure exactly.
• The procedure shows the Civic/CR-V airbag. The bracket on the other vehicles are slightly different but the repair
procedure is the same.
1. Write down the serial number located on the right side of the new inflator box. For the warranty claim to be paid,
your warranty clerk must enter this serial number in the Diagnostic Trouble Codes field on the warranty claim.
2. Remove the front passenger’s airbag by referring to the applicable electronic service manual.
3. Place the airbag face-down on a clean shop towel as shown.
NOTE:
• The orientation of the airbag is critical because if the inflator is installed incorrectly, the harness will be too short
when you reinstall the airbag.
• The brackets between the various models are similar but may differ from the example shown in the procedure.
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4. Visually inspect the airbag and the inflator for any unusual writing or markings.
•
•
If there is nothing unusual about the airbag or the inflator, go to step 5.
If there are any unusual markings, like an incorrect label or a model year written in marker, the airbag and
inflator may not be the correct airbag and/or inflator for the vehicle or it may be a counterfeit part. For more
information about counterfeit airbags, you can refer to safercar.gov, enter keywords MANAGING
COUNTERFEIT, and select Recommended Dealer Guidance for Managing Counterfeit Air Bags from the
list. If you suspect that the airbag or inflator is counterfeit, do not continue this procedure. Contact your
DPSM for assistance.
5. Remove the harness from both ends of the inflator bracket.
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6. Short the red wires.
NOTE: You must cut and short the wires as indicated to prevent any accidental deployment.
• Cut the red wires as shown.
•
Cut about 2 inches of the corrugated tube, then pull out the two red wires.
•
Strip away about 1 inch of the wire insulation, then twist the wires together.
•
Tape the twisted ends with electrical tape.
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7. Cut off the connector and short the yellow wires.
You must cut and short the wires as indicated to prevent any accidental deployment.
• Cut all four wires to remove the connector.
•
Cut about 2 inches of the corrugated tube, then pull out the yellow wires.
•
Strip away about an inch of the wire insulation, then twist the wires together.
•
Tape the twisted ends with electrical tape.
8. Remove the four inflator nuts.
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9. Remove the inflator bracket.
NOTE: You can only remove one of the brackets, as the other is welded to the airbag housing.
10. Remove the inflator by pushing it out.
11. Install the new inflator.
•
One connector looks like a “D” whereas the other connector is a circle. Make sure you insert the “D” connector
into the airbag first.
NOTE: There is a yellow band marking on the circle side.
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•
Slide the inflator in until the “D” aligns with the tab on the inflator bracket. There should be no space or gap between
the inflator and bracket.
•
Reinstall the inflator bracket. There should be no space or gap between the bracket and inflator.
•
Install the new 5 mm locknuts and torque them in sequence to 3.9 N•m (34 lb-in).
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12. Remove the stickers covering the terminals on both sides of the new inflator.
13. Install the new inflator harness.
•
Make sure the airbag and harness are aligned as shown.
NOTE: Make sure you have the orientation correct as shown below. If you connect the harness incorrectly,
the harness cannot be removed and you will not be able to reinstall the airbag because the harness will be too
short.
•
Connect the two connectors. Align the “T” shape in the inflator harness connector with the T-shaped
inflator connector, then press the connector into place.
•
After you hear each connector click, wiggle it to make sure it is secure.
NOTE: If the connector is not properly aligned, it will come out.
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14. Connect the harness to the inflator brackets.
•
•
Insert the side without the shrink-wrap tubing first. Insert the harness at the third “valley” in the corrugated tube.
Insert the side of the harness with the shrink-wrap tubing into the inflator bracket. Make sure the harness is
securely inserted and that it does not sag.
15. Reinstall the passenger’s airbag into the vehicle and torque the new locknuts to 9.8 N•m (7.2 lb-ft).
16. Put the original inflator into the box the new one came in. Make sure there is no other hardware in the box because
if the package rattles, it will not be accepted by the courier.
17. Follow the shipping instructions supplied with the inflator kit to return the undeployed inflator. If you have any
questions about shipping, call Warranty Parts Inspection (WPI) at 937-642-2737.
18. Give the warranty clerk the inflator serial number that you wrote down in step 1. For the warranty claim to be paid,
your warranty clerk must enter the serial number in the Diagnostic Trouble Codes field on the warranty claim.
END
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