NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V436000
TRAILER HITCHES
Published September 6, 2012 · Recall initiated: September 5, 2012
What's the hazard
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. The wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire. As a result the turn signals only illuminate when the brake lamps are illuminated. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall details
- Brand
- HONDA
- Model
- ELEMENT
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Lot
- 2007 HONDA ELEMENT | 2008 HONDA ELEMENT | 2009 HONDA ELEMENT | 2010 HONDA ELEMENT | 2011 HONDA ELEMENT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US