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August 3, 2009 Potentially deadly Honda recallPosted: 07:58 AM ET
Almost half a million Hondas are being called back to the shop due to a potentially deadly airbag defect. If you or someone you know drives any of the following models, act quickly in getting your car looked at! The driver's side airbags can over pressurize, and, according to Honda's release: "If an affected inflator deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could pass through the cloth airbag cushion material, possibly causing an injury or fatality to vehicle occupants." Honda spokesman Chris Noughtan told CNN's the potential defect has resulted in six known injuries and one known death. The company will send a recall notice in the mail over the next few months, the release said. The certain vehicles from the following groups are known to be affected: 2001-2002 Hondas Owners may check their car's recall status by visiting the Honda "Owner Link" Web site at www.owners.honda.com/recalls or the Acura "My Acura" Web site at www.owners.acura.com/recalls. Posted by: Business Correspondent Jennifer Westhoven |
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