Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The headlight wire harness in your vehicle has a tiny terminal that could overheat and stop your low beams from working suddenly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your low beams could fail without warning, making it harder to see at night and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will check for signs of overheating and replace the headlight switch and coupler if needed – it's free, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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