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Service Bulletin

15-061

September 3, 2015

0237 4 Version 1

Noncompliance Recall: 2003 Odyssey Front Passenger Airbag
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2003
Odyssey

Trim
ALL

VIN Range
Check the iN VIN statues for eligibility

BACKGROUND
During manufacturing, an incorrect airbag was installed that did not meet the advanced airbag specification for the 2003
model year.
A very small number of vehicles are affected by this noncompliance recall.
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 inventory. Repair these vehicles 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 front passenger's airbag module, then remove the airbag inflator from the old assembly and return it to
Takata.
NOTE: If the customer wants their original airbag cover, transfer the customer's cover onto the new airbag assembly.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name

Part Number

Quantity

Front Passenger's Airbag Module

06780-S0X-A 70ZA

1

lnflator Return Box and Shipping Labels

See Ordering Instructions Below

1

To order an inflator return box and shipping labels, contact Armando Gonzalez by either calling him at (210) 250-5079
or emailing him at [email protected] .
Make sure you provide the following information when you contact Menlo:
• Dealership contact name
• Dealer address
• Dealer phone number
• Affected VIN and customer name

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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.

© 2015 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation
Number

7541B8

Skill Level:

Description
Replace the front
passenger's airbag
module. Includes
transferring the original
cover to the new airbag if
the customer wants the
original cover.

Flat Rate
Time

Template
ID

Defect
Code

Symptom
Code

Failed Part Number

0.6 hr

15-061A

SZNOO

JU000

06780-S0X-A 70ZA

Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
•
Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio and navigation system (if applicable), then write down the
frequencies for the audio unit's preset buttons.
Be careful not to damage any parts when replacing the airbag module, and follow the procedure exactly.
•
•
If, before removing the airbag module, you suspect that it may be a counterfeit or otherwise suspect, do not
remove the airbag module. Contact your DPSM for assistance.
•
Make sure you have reviewed the SRS Precautions and Procedures in the service repair information before doing
the REPAIR PROCEDURE.
1.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and check if the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds, then
goes off.
•
•

If the indicator comes on, then goes off after about 6 seconds, go to step 2.
If the indicator does not come on, or if it stays on, contact your DPSM for assistance.

2.

Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least 3 minutes before continuing.

3.

Remove the front passenger's airbag module. Refer to the service information.

4.

Place the airbag module, face down, on a clean shop towel.
NOTE: If you need to transfer the original cover onto the new airbag module, the orientation of the airbag is
critical because if the airbag is installed incorrectly, the harness will be too short when you reinstall the airbag
module.

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5.

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 6.
If there are any unusual markings, like an incorrect label or a model year written in marker, the airbag and
inflator 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.
NON-STANDARD SAFETY LABEL

HAND ENGRAVING

GREASE PENCIL OR PAINT MARKINGS

NO LABELS ON INFLATOR

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6.

Remove the harness from both ends of the inflator brackets.

Disconnect and remove the
harness clip if applicable .

7.

Short the red wires.
NOTE: You must cut and short the wires as indicated to prevent 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.

I
•

Tape the twisted ends with electrical tape.

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8.

Cut off the connector and short the yellow wires.
NOTE: You must cut and short the wires as indicated to prevent accidental deployment.
• Cut all four wires to remove the connector.

•

Cut about 2 inches of the corrugated tube , then pull out the yellow wires.

Twist the ends together.

•
9.

Tape the twisted ends with electrical tape.

Remove the four inflator nuts.
INFLATOR NUTS

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10. Remove the inflator bracket.
NOTE: You can only remove one of the brackets, as the other is welded to the airbag housing.

11. Remove the inflator by pushing it out.

Put the original inflator in the empty inflator box that you ordered from Menlo. Make sure there is no other hardware
in the box because if the package rattles, it will not be accepted by the courier.

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13. If the customer wants their original airbag cover, do the following; otherwise, go to step 14.
•

Using an applicable tool, gently pry open the original airbag cover as shown so that the hooks can be removed
from the slots, then separate the original airbag from the original airbag cover.

•
•

Separate the new airbag from the new airbag cover.
Install the new airbag into the original airbag cover.

14. Install the new airbag assembly into the vehicle and torque the new locknuts to 9.8 N•m (7.2 lb-ft). Refer to the
service information.
15. Reconnect the battery negative cable and enter the anti-theft code for the audio and navigation system
(if applicable), then enter the audio unit presets.
16. Turn the ignition to the ON (II) position and make sure the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds, then goes
off.
17. Return the airbag inflator. Follow the shipping instructions outlined in PIB A 15-0002, lnflator Kit Return Process to
return the undeployed inflator.
END

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