2002-2005 Honda Civic, Honda CR-V and others recall: switch
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on March 30, 2012. It covers about 1,375,217 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,375,217
- reported
- Mar 30, 2012
- owners notified
- Apr 27, 2012
- related complaints
- 296
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cr-v; model year 2003 through 2005 pilot; and model year 2002 and 2003 civic vehicles. In march 2012, honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2002 through 2004 cr-v and certain model year 2003 pilot vehicles. In august 2012, honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 820,789 vehicles including certain model year 2004 and 2005 pilots and model year 2002 and 2003 civics. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,375,217. Due to tension from the combination switch wiring harness, wear on the surface of the electrical terminal can occur, yielding copper oxide, which increases electrical resistance. Increased electrical resistance may cause the terminal ends to melt within the wiring harness connector.
- Risk
- If the terminal ends melt within the wiring harness connector, the low beam headlights may become inoperative, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the low beam terminal harness or replace the lighting switch as necessary, free of charge. The original recall began in april 2012. Owners of vehicles involved in the september 2012 expansion will be notified in september 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 12V136000
Affected vehicles
- Honda Civic 2002-2003 20022003
- Honda CR-V 2002-2004 200220032004
- Honda Pilot 2003-2005 200320042005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 296 complaints about lights problems.
2002 Honda Civic2003 Honda Civic2002 Honda CR-V2003 Honda CR-V2004 Honda CR-V2003 Honda Pilot2004 Honda Pilot2005 Honda Pilot
Questions about recall 12V136000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2005 Honda Civic, Honda CR-V and others switch?
Yes. Recall 12V136000, reported on March 30, 2012, covers about 1,375,217 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V136000?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the low beam terminal harness or replace the lighting switch as necessary, free of charge. The original recall began in april 2012. Owners of vehicles involved in the september 2012 expansion will be notified in september 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service 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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