Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The brake light switch is a small switch that helps turn your brake lights on and off when you press the brake pedal. Over time, extra lubricant from the steering column could drip onto this switch and cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake light switch fails, your brake lights won't turn on, making it harder for others to see when you're slowing down or stopped. This could increase the risk of a rear-end collision, and in some cases, you might not be able to shift your transmission out of park.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty brake light switch and add a protective cover to prevent future issues – all for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible and follow up with the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE SWITCH TO FAIL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK IN THE REAR. IN ADDITION, A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD PREVENT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION (VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVERTHE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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