HONDA ELEMENT 2010: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V436000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | ELEMENT | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-09-20 | 2012-09-05 | 2012-09-06 |
Production Dates: 2010-04-01 - 2010-06-25
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
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."
Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
