Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The interlock lever in your ignition switch is a safety feature that makes sure you can't start the car unless the gear selector is in park. In some 2003-2004 Honda models, this lever can become misshapen, disabling this safety feature.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition key is removed with the gear selector not in park, your vehicle could roll away, which could cause a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty interlock lever and pin with new ones, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC TWO AND FOUR DOOR, AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES. THE INTERLOCK LEVER OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY UNEXPECTEDLY DEFORM, WHICH CAN ALLOW THE INTERLOCK FUNCTION OF A VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO BE DEFEATED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
REMOVAL OF THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR OF A VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS NOT BEEN SHIFTED TO THE PARK POSITION CAN ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ORIGINAL INTERLOCK PIN AND LEVER WITHIN THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND REPLACE THEM WITH NEW, DESIGNED COMPONENTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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