HONDA CIVIC 2002: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V086000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | CIVIC | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-04-05 | 2004-02-24 | 2004-03-01 |
Production Dates: 2001-05-24 - 2001-12-21
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P23
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 440000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
