Is the 2005 HONDA Accord safe to drive?

The 2005 HONDA Accord has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 06E038000

Moderate Plain English 2006-05-08

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

What Happened

Your vehicle's headlamps may have been replaced with lamps from Alfaotto that don't have the required amber side reflectors. This is the part that helps make your vehicle visible to other drivers and pedestrians at night.

Risk if Unfixed

Without these reflectors, your vehicle could be harder to see, especially at night, which could lead to a crash without warning.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the headlamps with new ones that have the necessary amber reflectors, completely free of charge. You'll receive a notice with instructions on when to schedule the repair.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #06E038000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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