2016 Honda Civic recall: exterior lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on July 11, 2016. It covers about 11,846 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11,846
- reported
- Jul 11, 2016
- owners notified
- Aug 31, 2016
- related complaints
- 30
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
- Risk
- If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.
Recall number 16V526000
Affected vehicles
- Honda Civic 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 30 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 16V526000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Honda Civic exterior lighting?
Yes. Recall 16V526000, reported on July 11, 2016, covers about 11,846 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V526000?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.
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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