NHTSA recall 04V-257 (04V257000)

exterior lighting recall reported June 1, 2004 - about 7,067 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V257000
Also written as: 04V-257
Manufacturer number: P35
Reported: June 1, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~7,067
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE LENS OF THE SIDE MARKER LAMP AND SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR IN THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT DYE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON 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-257 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda S2000 - 2000

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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