Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The low-beam headlight system in your vehicle relies on a small wire harness. In some cases, this harness can overheat and cause your low beams to suddenly stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If your low beams fail without warning, it could lead to a crash, especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
Your authorized Honda dealer will inspect the headlight switch and coupler for damage. If it's damaged, they'll replace it. If not, they'll replace the switch and a key connector to prevent overheating in the future – all at no cost to you.
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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