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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V361000

2010 Honda Element — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Published August 4, 2010 · Recall initiated: August 4, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V361000, published August 4, 2010. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2010 Honda Element — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl).

What's the hazard

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ELEMENT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 25, 2010. DURING ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE SHIFT LEVER TO THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SET CORRECTLY AT THE SHIFT LEVER BRACKET. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER MAY MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BUT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE PLACED IN THE SELECTED GEAR.

What to do

HONDA HAS CONTACTED SOME OWNERS BY PHONE AND ARRANGED TO, HAVE, OR HAS HAD, THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. ALL OTHER OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL. DEALERS WILL CORRECTLY SET THE SHIFT CABLE BUSHING. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

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Recall details

Brand
HONDA
Model
ELEMENT
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Lot
2010 HONDA ELEMENT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Honda Element — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V361000 on August 4, 2010. Reported hazard: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ELEMENT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 25, 2010. DURING ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE SHIFT LEVER TO THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SET CORRECTLY AT THE SHIFT LEVER BRACKET. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER MAY MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BUT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE PLACED IN THE SELECTED GEAR.

What should I do if I have this product?

HONDA HAS CONTACTED SOME OWNERS BY PHONE AND ARRANGED TO, HAVE, OR HAS HAD, THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. ALL OTHER OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL. DEALERS WILL CORRECTLY SET THE SHIFT CABLE BUSHING. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: ELEMENT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)