NHTSA recall 91V-195 (91V195000)

interior lighting recall reported November 8, 1991 - about 19,688 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V195000
Also written as: 91V-195
Reported: November 8, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~19,688
Component: interior lighting

What is being recalled

A WASHER IN THE CARGO AREA LIGHT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED, AND MAY HAVE FALLEN IN THE CARGO LIGHT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURRED, AND THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE MIDDLE POSITION, AND THE TAILGATE IS OPEN, THE WASHER CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LIGHT.

Why it is dangerous

THE LIGHT SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TOOVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REMOVE THE WASHERS BEHIND THE CARGO AREA LIGHT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-195 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda Accord - 1991

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