Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E035000 Reported May 16, 2005

Dealer accessory trailer harness kit

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · N/A · 14,967 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05E035000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
14,967
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 16, 2005

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Improper signaling or a loss of trailer warning lamp function without warning could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in injuries.

Corrective Action

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 began on may 17, 2005. owners may contact honda at 310-783-2000.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 05E035000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05E035000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05E035000?

NHTSA recall 05E035000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on May 16, 2005. It addresses: Dealer accessory trailer harness kit. The recall affects approximately 14,967 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E035000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.