Why Are Honda Airbags Deploying When Owners Shut Their Doors?

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Scott McCracken
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If you own a 2008 Accord you might want to think twice about slamming the doors. An investigation has been opened into claims that the airbags will deploy when the door is shut with any force. From CarComplaints.com:

Safety regulators have received 28 complaints alleging the side air bags can deploy when a front door is shut. The government says two injuries have been reported involving the driver or passenger side curtain air bag and the side torso/seat-mounted air bags.

Sure, you've been hitting the gym more lately but this still shouldn't happen.

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