NHTSA recall 04V-429 (04V429000)

exterior lighting recall reported September 3, 2004 - about 40,060 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V429000
Also written as: 04V-429
Manufacturer number: P45
Reported: September 3, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~40,060
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE WIRE HARNESS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK HINGE AREA IS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND OVER TIME COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN THE TRUNK IS OPENED AND CLOSED.

Why it is dangerous

A DAMAGED HARNESS CAN CAUSE A BLOWN FUSE, A SHORT CIRCUIT AND IT CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, BACK-UP LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHT FUNCTION. LOSS OF A TAIL LIGHT COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS AND IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRUGATED PLASTIC TUBING OVER THE HARNESS TO PREVENT FUTURE DAMAGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 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-429 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Acura TSX - 2004

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