Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #12V136000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V136000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Includes 1,375,217 affected units, LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Honda is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cr-v; model year 2003 through 2005 pilot; and model year 2002 and 2003 civic vehicles. in march 2012, honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2002 through 2004 cr-v and certain model year 2003 pilot vehicles. in august 2012, honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 820,789 vehicles including certain model year 2004 and 2005 pilots and model year 2002 and 2003 civics. the total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,375,217. due to tension from the combination switch wiring harness, wear on the surface of the electrical terminal can occur, yielding copper oxide, which increases electrical resistance. increased electrical resistance may cause the terminal ends to melt within the wiring harness connector.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the low beam terminal harness or replace the lighting switch as necessary, free of charge. the original recall began in april 2012. owners of vehicles involved in the september 2012 expansion will be notified in september 2012. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.