Honda recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 honda accord, civic two and four door, and model year 2003-2004 honda element vehicles. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may unexpectedly deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
What could happen
Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch, and replace them with new, designed components. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 7, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Accord 2003
- Honda Civic 2003
- Honda Element 2003–2004
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V364000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 5, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 7, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 551,498
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Dec 9, 2003 to Feb 27, 2004
- Part
- Electrical system › Ignition
- Maker's own recall number
- R44
Notes
Honda safety recall no. R44.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Acura / Dorman / Honda recall: Vehicle speed control Oct 10, 2019
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags Jun 27, 2019
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags Jun 27, 2019
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags Mar 6, 2019
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags Sep 27, 2018
- Honda recall: Air bags Apr 26, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.