U.S. probing Honda Accords for air bag problem

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DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are investigating
complaints that the side air bags on some Honda Accords can inflate when
the front doors are closed.
The probe covers about 363,000 of the popular midsize cars from the 2008 model year.
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 28 drivers have
complained about the problem. Two people reported injuries.
Investigators will determine how often the problem happens and whether a recall is needed.
Honda says in a statement that it will cooperate with NHTSA on the probe and will continue its own
review.
In
many of the complaints, owners reported having to pay thousands of
dollars to fix the problem. One owner reported in July that the side air
bags inflated when his son closed the passenger door, causing a scrape
on his right forearm.
"This is clearly a safety issue," the owner said in the complaint.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are investigating
complaints that the side air bags on some Honda Accords can inflate when
the front doors are closed.
The probe covers about 363,000 of the popular midsize cars from the 2008 model year.
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 28 drivers have
complained about the problem. Two people reported injuries.
Investigators will determine how often the problem happens and whether a recall is needed.
Honda says in a statement that it will cooperate with NHTSA on the probe and will continue its own
review.
In
many of the complaints, owners reported having to pay thousands of
dollars to fix the problem. One owner reported in July that the side air
bags inflated when his son closed the passenger door, causing a scrape
on his right forearm.
"This is clearly a safety issue," the owner said in the complaint.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.

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