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Recall 91V-195

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recalled the 1991 Honda Accord: Interior lighting.

At a glance

Campaign number
91V-195
Reported
November 8, 1991
Vehicles affected
19,688 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

A washer in the cargo area light may not be properly attached, and may have fallen in the cargo light during assembly. If this occurred, and the three position light switch is in the middle position, and the tailgate is open, the washer can cause a short circuit in the light.

The risk

The light short circuit could cause the switch tooverheat and result in a cargo compartment fire.

The fix

Remove the washers behind the cargo area light and replace any damaged light assemblies.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: cargo lights.vehicle description: passenger cars; station wagons.

Affected vehicles