Make / Models :
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Model/Build Years:
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HONDA /
ELEMENT | | 2005
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HONDA /
TRAILER HARNESS KIT | |
9999
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Manufacturer :
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | |
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number :
05E035000 | Recall Date : MAY 13,
2005 |
Component:
EQUIPMENT |
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
14967 |
Summary: CERTAIN HONDA ACCESSORY TRAILER HARNESS KIT, P/N
08L91-SCV-102, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 24 AND DECEMBER 18, 2004, SOLD
FOR USE ON MY 2005 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 20,
2004, AND APRIL 29, 2005. THE WIRE HARNESS OF THE TRAILER HITCH KIT HAS AN
INCORRECTLY WIRED CONNECTOR. AS A RESULT, THE TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS AND TURN
SIGNAL LAMPS COULD OPERATE INCORRECTLY, OR A FUSE COULD BLOW CAUSING A
SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTION. |
Consequence: IMPROPER SIGNALING OR A LOSS OF TRAILER WARNING LAMP
FUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
INJURIES. |
Remedy:
HONDA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO
BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO A HONDA DEALER. THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THE
CONNECTOR WIRING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY
2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME
SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 310-783-2000. |
Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236. |
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