Service Bulletin
March 29, 2016

15-067
02517 Version 3

Safety Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Can Be
Over-Pressurized
Supersedes 15-067, dated December 19, 2015, to revise the information highlighted in yellow
Replaces 13-034, Safety Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized
Replaces 14-040, Safety Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized
Replaces 15-041, Safety Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized
REVISION SUMMARY
2004–07 Accords that were built in Mexico (VIN begins with 3) must complete S/B 16-033, Noncompliance Recall:
2004–07 Accord Front Passenger Airbag first.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2003–07
Accord
2001–05
Civic
2001–04
Civic GX
2003–05
Civic Hybrid
2002-04
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

BACKGROUND
American Honda consolidated some models from the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based
on information from NHTSA. Do an iN VIN status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle.
In certain vehicles, the front passenger airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure 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.
NOTE: If the VIN status inquiry indicates that the vehicle is subject to any open safety recalls, including a
driver's airbag inflator campaign/recall, make sure to also complete those recall repairs before returning the
vehicle to the customer. If you are unable to complete any open recall, advise the customer of the recall status
and when the recall may be completed.
New and different inflators are available. You may receive a different part number than ordered, and the inflator may
physically look different from previous replacement parts. As a result, there may be different installation instructions.
Make sure you review this service bulletin for installation instructions and details about model applicability. PARTS
INFORMATION and REPAIR PROCEDURE were updated to reflect these new parts.
A new inflator has been added to the video included in this bulletin.
On June 18, 2015, there was a change in the return process for driver and front passenger inflators. Refer to the PIB
A15-0002, Inflator Kit Return Process for more information.

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.

© 2016 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

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On September 16, 2015, new processes for handling airbag inflators were introduced. Refer to the Ordering and
Managing Replacement Inflators for more information on ordering and handling airbag inflators at your dealership.
You can find the instructions in two places:
• On SIS, select Search By Vehicle, then Technical Library. Enter keyword INFLATOR and select Job Aids.
Select Ordering and Managing Replacement Inflators from the list.
• From the iN, select Service, Warranty, then Claims Reference Guide. Under HOT TIPS/TOPICS, select Ordering
and Managing Replacement Inflators.
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 your dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes 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 recall, do a VIN status
inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the passenger’s airbag inflator, then return the original, undeployed inflator as directed.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name

Part Number
Ordered

You may receive
any of the following

Quantity

2003 Accord Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Kit

04785-SDA-307

04785-SDA-307

1

04790-SDA-308
2004–07 Accord Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Kit

04785-SDA-306

04785-SDA-306
04790-SDA-305

1

2001–05 Civic (includes GX and Hybrid) Front Passenger’s
Airbag Inflator Kit

04785-S5A-307

04785-S5A-307

1

2002–04 CR-V Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Kit

04785-S9A-307

04790-S5A-308
04785-S9A-307

1

04790-S9A-308
2003 Element Passenger (Front) Airbag Inflator Kit

04785-SCV-307

04785-SCV-307

1

04790-SCV-308
2002 Odyssey Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Kit

04785-S0X-307

04785-S0X-307
04790-S0X-308

1

2003 Odyssey Passenger (Front) Airbag Inflator Kit

04785-S0X-306

04785-S0X-306
04790-S0X-305

1

2003 Pilot Passenger (Front) Airbag Inflator Kit

04785-S9V-307

04785-S9V-307
04790-S9V-308

1

NOTE:
• The inflator kit box must be used to return the recalled inflator to its supplier. 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.
• To return the undeployed inflators, follow the shipping instructions outlined in PIB A15-0002, Inflator Kit Return
Process.
• Parts staff can scan the part number and serial number from the outside of the box into the warranty claim by using
the Controlled Part Serial No. screen and scanning the applicable information. Refer to the Job Aid Ordering and
Managing Replacement Inflators for more information.
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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
NOTE:
• Process claims as quickly as possible so that resources can be properly allocated.
• Enter the part number of the inflator that you received into the warranty claim, not the part number that you
ordered. For more information, refer to step 6 of REPAIR PROCEDURE.
• To avoid non-payment of warranty claims, the serial number on the box of the new airbag inflator must be entered
in the warranty claim. For more information, refer to step 6 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 outlined in PIB A15-0002, Inflator Kit Return Process.
• The serial number is encoded into the bar code printed on the label inside of the box and on a label attached to the
outside of the box. If your dealership uses a scanner, you can scan the serial number from either place into the
claim.
• The part number is encoded into a barcode attached to the outside of the box. If your dealership uses a scanner,
you can scan the part number into the claim.
• If you confuse the serial number and part number when entering the claim information, your claim will
automatically be rejected.
• For more information about scanning and filing airbag inflator recall claims, refer to Ordering and Managing
Replacement Inflators. From the iN, select Service, Warranty, then Claims Reference Guide. Under HOT
TIPS/TOPICS, select Ordering and Managing Replacement Inflators.
Replacing the front passenger’s airbag inflator
Year/
Model

Operation
Number

2003
Accord

7541B6

2004–07
Accord

7541B6

2001–05
Civic
2001–04
Civic GX

Replacement
Part number

Flat
Rate
Time

Defect
Code

Symptom
Code

Template ID

Failed Part Number

04785-SDA-307

0.7 hr

5SK00

JU400

15-067A

06780-SDN-A90ZA

04790-SDA-308

0.7 hr

5SK00

JU400

15-067B

06780-SDN-A90ZA

04785-SDA-306

0.7 hr

5SK00

JU400

15-067C

06780-SDN-A90ZA

04790-SDA-305

0.7 hr

5SK00

JU400

15-067D

06780-SDN-A90ZA

04785-S5A-307

0.7 hr

5SK00

JU500

15-067E

06780-S5A-A80ZA

04790-S5A-308

0.7 hr

5SK00

JU500

15-067F

06780-S5A-A80ZA

7541B6

2003–05
Civic
Hybrid

2002–04
CR-V

7521F7

04785-S9A-307

0.7 hr

5SK00

JU600

15-067G

06780-S9A-A80ZA

7521F7

04790-S9A-308

0.7 hr

5SK00

JU600

15-067H

06780-S9A-A80ZA

2003
Element

7541A9

04785-SCV-307

0.8 hr

5SK00

JU700