2000-2002 Honda Civic and Honda Insight recall: headlights

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on February 24, 2004. It covers about 440,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 440,000
reported: Feb 24, 2004
owners notified: Apr 5, 2004
related complaints: 137

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat and could cause the low beams to fail without warning.
Risk: An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the head light switch and coupler for signs of heat damage. If heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the switch and coupler. If no heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the head light switch and one mating pin in the coupler. Owner notification began on april 5, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Recall number 04V086000

Affected vehicles

Honda Civic 2001-2002 2001 2002
Honda Insight 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 137 complaints about lights problems.

2001 Honda Civic 2002 Honda Civic 2000 Honda Insight 2001 Honda Insight 2002 Honda Insight

Questions about recall 04V086000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Honda Civic and Honda Insight headlights?

Yes. Recall 04V086000, reported on February 24, 2004, covers about 440,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V086000?

Dealers will inspect the head light switch and coupler for signs of heat damage. If heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the switch and coupler. If no heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the head light switch and one mating pin in the coupler. Owner notification began on april 5, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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