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Recall 08V-169

HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2003 Honda Accord: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, motor).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-169
Reported
April 11, 2008
Vehicles affected
351,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Honda is recalling 351,000 my 2003 accord vehicles. If water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it can result in corrosion inside the motor housing. This can cause a failure of the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor housing.

The risk

If the circuit breaker fails, it will cause the windshield wiper motor to become inoperative, which can increase the likelihood of a crash in certain conditions.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor for signs of corrosion. If no signs of corrosion are present, a cover will be installed over the wiper motor to prevent water from entering the wiper motor housing. If signs of corrosion damage are observed on the wiper motor, the motor will be replaced. The recall began on july 17, 2008. Owners may contact honda at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Honda recall no. Q78.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles