NHTSA recall campaign
04V086000
ManufacturerHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Reported2004-02-24Affected440,000 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Risk
AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →