Recall 10V-624
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2007 to 2008 Honda Fit: Exterior lighting (headlights, high/low beam dimmer switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 10V-624
- Reported
- December 15, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 143,083 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Honda is recalling model year 2007-2008 honda fit vehicles. Due to an error during installation of the wiring harness for the combination switch that controls low head beam function, the wires for the lower beam circuit were pulled tighter than intended. After repeated use of the headlight switch, the electrical connector terminal for the low beam headlight circuit can become worn as a result of this tension, which can result in low conductivity and cause an accumulation of copper oxide in the area of the contacts.
The risk
The low beam headlights can become inoperative decreasing the driver's visibility as well as the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the low beam terminal and perform necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on january 24, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Honda's safety recall no. R58.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Honda Fit 2007 to 2008