Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The high/low beam dimmer switch in your 2007-2008 Honda Fit controls the brightness of your headlights. During installation, the wiring harness was tightened too tightly, which can cause the low beam connector to wear out over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the low beam headlights fail, you'll have trouble seeing the road at night, and your vehicle may be harder to see by other drivers, increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will inspect the low beam terminal and fix the issue free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety and the safety of others on the road.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HONDA FIT VEHICLES. DUE TO AN ERROR DURING INSTALLATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE COMBINATION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS LOW HEAD BEAM FUNCTION, THE WIRES FOR THE LOWER BEAM CIRCUIT WERE PULLED TIGHTER THAN INTENDED. AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TERMINAL FOR THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAN BECOME WORN AS A RESULT OF THIS TENSION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOW CONDUCTIVITY AND CAUSE AN ACCUMULATION OF COPPER OXIDE IN THE AREA OF THE CONTACTS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE DECREASING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AS WELL AS THE VEHICLE'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOW BEAM TERMINAL AND PERFORM NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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