Recall 13V016000: Air Bag Module Rivets Missing

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Honda/Odyssey 2011-2013

Honda/Pilot 2009-2013

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: January 18, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V016000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 748,481

SUMMARY:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012. One or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing.

CONSEQUENCE:
The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could potentially increase the risk of injury during a crash.

REMEDY:
Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the driver's airbag module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or about, February 16, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

NOTES:
Honda's recall campaign number is S75. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.