/Car Recall Finder
VehicleDec 15, 2010143,083 affected

Honda recall: Exterior lighting

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V624000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 15, 2010
Owners notified
Jan 24, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
143,083
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
Feb 3, 2006 to Jul 1, 2008
Part
Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
Maker's own recall number
R58

Notes

Honda's safety recall no. R58.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 .

Official NHTSA recall page ↗ Search all recalls

Other recalls for the same vehicles

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.