Recall 04V-256
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2000 to 2001 Honda Accord: Interior lighting.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-256
- Reported
- June 7, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 19,572 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup.
The risk
If this occurs, the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer.
The fix
Dealers will replace a multiplex control unit for the instrument panel lights. Owner notification began june 16, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Honda recall no. P36.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 Accord 2000 to 2001