HONDA ELEMENT 2008: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V436000

Make Model Year
HONDA ELEMENT 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-09-20 2012-09-05 2012-09-06

Production Dates: 2004-12-14 - 2008-09-26

Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: S53

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5216

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. The wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire. As a result the turn signals only illuminate when the brake lamps are illuminated. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Notes

Honda's recall campaign number is S53.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.