2007-2008 Honda Fit recall: high/low beam dimmer switch
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on December 15, 2010. It covers about 143,083 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 143,083
- reported
- Dec 15, 2010
- owners notified
- Jan 24, 2011
- related complaints
- 85
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling model year 2007-2008 honda fit vehicles. Due to an error during installation of the wiring harness for the combination switch that controls low head beam function, the wires for the lower beam circuit were pulled tighter than intended. After repeated use of the headlight switch, the electrical connector terminal for the low beam headlight circuit can become worn as a result of this tension, which can result in low conductivity and cause an accumulation of copper oxide in the area of the contacts.
- Risk
- The low beam headlights can become inoperative decreasing the driver's visibility as well as the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the low beam terminal and perform necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on january 24, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 10V624000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 85 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 10V624000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Honda Fit high/low beam dimmer switch?
Yes. Recall 10V624000, reported on December 15, 2010, covers about 143,083 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V624000?
Dealers will inspect the low beam terminal and perform necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on january 24, 2011. 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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