2003 Honda Accord recall: motor
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on April 11, 2008. It covers about 351,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 351,000
- reported
- Apr 11, 2008
- owners notified
- Jul 17, 2008
- related complaints
- 75
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling 351,000 my 2003 accord vehicles. If water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it can result in corrosion inside the motor housing. This can cause a failure of the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor housing.
- Risk
- If the circuit breaker fails, it will cause the windshield wiper motor to become inoperative, which can increase the likelihood of a crash in certain conditions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor for signs of corrosion. If no signs of corrosion are present, a cover will be installed over the wiper motor to prevent water from entering the wiper motor housing. If signs of corrosion damage are observed on the wiper motor, the motor will be replaced. The recall began on july 17, 2008. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 08V169000
Affected vehicles
- Honda Accord 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 75 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 08V169000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Honda Accord motor?
Yes. Recall 08V169000, reported on April 11, 2008, covers about 351,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V169000?
Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor for signs of corrosion. If no signs of corrosion are present, a cover will be installed over the wiper motor to prevent water from entering the wiper motor housing. If signs of corrosion damage are observed on the wiper motor, the motor will be replaced. The recall began on july 17, 2008. Owners may 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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