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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
04:51 PM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
04V086000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
HONDA / CIVIC
2001-2002
HONDA / INSIGHT
2000-2002
Manufacturer:
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Mfr's Report Date:
FEB 24, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
04V086000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number of Units Affected:
440000
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
