Recall 04V-086
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2001 to 2002 Honda Civic and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-086
- Reported
- February 24, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 440,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Honda Civic 2001 to 2002
- Honda Insight 2000 to 2002