2008 Honda Element recall: rear
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on July 29, 2008. It covers about 241 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 241
- reported
- Jul 29, 2008
- owners notified
- Jul 25, 2008
- related complaints
- 24
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling 241 my 2008 element vehicles. The front bushing bracket of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension may have been improperly welded and could separate from the trailing arm.
- Risk
- A separated bushing bracket could cause the suspension to release the lower portion of the wheel hub, causing a loss of control and damage to the brake system which could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be contacted by phone and advised to stop driving their vehicles until they have taken their vehicle to a dealer for inspection. Dealers will inspect the left rear trailing arm and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The recall began on july 25, 2008. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 08V349000
Affected vehicles
- Honda Element 2008 2008
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 08V349000
Is there a recall on the 2008 Honda Element rear?
Yes. Recall 08V349000, reported on July 29, 2008, covers about 241 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V349000?
Owners will be contacted by phone and advised to stop driving their vehicles until they have taken their vehicle to a dealer for inspection. Dealers will inspect the left rear trailing arm and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The recall began on july 25, 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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