NHTSA recall 04V-086 (04V086000)
exterior lighting recall reported February 24, 2004 - about 440,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V086000
- Also written as
- 04V-086
- Manufacturer number
- P23
- Reported
- February 24, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~440,000
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-086 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.