Component
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's dimmer control for the instrument panel lights might fail due to heat buildup.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might not be able to see your speedometer and other gauges at night, which could be a safety issue.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace a control unit for free, starting with a notification on June 16, 2004.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND, AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
View full recall details →
Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →