Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your 2016 Honda Civic 2-Door might have a problem with the LED side marker light in the taillight assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side marker light doesn't work, it can make your car harder to see to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Honda will contact you and fix or replace the taillight assembly for free, and you can also contact them at 1-888-234-2138 or reference recall number KB8.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.
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