TSB: HONDA CR-V, FCX CLARITY, FIT, FIT EV, INSIGHT, RIDGELINE (2007–2015)

Bulletin A-HNS-02262016-3 — February 26, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDA-HNS-02262016-3
ManufacturerHONDA
ModelsCR-V, FCX CLARITY, FIT, FIT EV, INSIGHT, RIDGELINE
Model Years2007–2015
Date IssuedFebruary 26, 2016
Date Added to NHTSADecember 29, 2016
ComponentAIR BAGS
Vehicles Affected63 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

DEALER MESSAGE - UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
HONDA CR-V 2015 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2015 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FCX CLARITY 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FCX CLARITY 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FIT EV 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FIT EV 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA INSIGHT 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA INSIGHT 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FCX CLARITY 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FCX CLARITY 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FIT 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FIT EV 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FIT EV 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA INSIGHT 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA INSIGHT 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FCX CLARITY 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FCX CLARITY 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FIT 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA INSIGHT 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA INSIGHT 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2011 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2011 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FCX CLARITY 2011 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FCX CLARITY 2011 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FIT 2011 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA INSIGHT 2011 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA INSIGHT 2011 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2011 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2011 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2010 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2010 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FCX CLARITY 2010 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FCX CLARITY 2010 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FIT 2010 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA INSIGHT 2010 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA INSIGHT 2010 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2010 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2010 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2009 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2009 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA FIT 2009 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2009 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2009 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2008 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2008 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2007 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA CR-V 2007 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2007 140000 AIR BAGS
HONDA RIDGELINE 2007 140000 AIR BAGS

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized HONDA dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (A-HNS-02262016-3) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.