NHTSA recall 12V-436 (12V436000)
trailer hitches recall reported September 5, 2012 - about 5,216 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V436000
- Also written as
- 12V-436
- Manufacturer number
- S53
- Reported
- September 5, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,216
- Component
- trailer hitches
What is being recalled
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. The wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire. As a result the turn signals only illuminate when the brake lamps are illuminated. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2012. Owners may 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 12V-436 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.