Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper motor has a design flaw that can cause water to enter the motor and lead to corrosion, which may fail the electrical circuit breaker.
Risk if Unfixed
If the circuit breaker fails, your windshield wiper motor will stop working, making it harder to see while driving, especially in rainy conditions, which could increase the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect your wiper motor for corrosion, and either install a protective cover to prevent water entry or replace the motor if it's damaged. This service is free, and you don't have to pay a thing.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING 351,000 MY 2003 ACCORD VEHICLES. IF WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BREATHER PORT, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE MOTOR TO VENT WARM AIR DURING NORMAL OPERATION, IT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING. THIS CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILS, IT WILL CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FOR SIGNS OF CORROSION. IF NO SIGNS OF CORROSION ARE PRESENT, A COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE WIPER MOTOR TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR HOUSING. IF SIGNS OF CORROSION DAMAGE ARE OBSERVED ON THE WIPER MOTOR, THE MOTOR WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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