NHTSA recall 04V-256 (04V256000)

interior lighting recall reported June 7, 2004 - about 19,572 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V256000
Also written as: 04V-256
Manufacturer number: P36
Reported: June 7, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~19,572
Component: interior lighting

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND, AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE A MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 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-256 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda Accord - 2000, 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.