NHTSA recall 16V-526 (16V526000)
exterior lighting recall reported July 11, 2016 - about 11,846 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V526000
- Also written as
- 16V-526
- Manufacturer number
- KB8
- Reported
- July 11, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~11,846
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-526 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.