Honda recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness. The wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire. As a result the turn signals only illuminate when the brake lamps are illuminated. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen
Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Element 2007–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V436000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 5, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 20, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,216
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Trailer hitches; Electrical system › Wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- S53
Notes
Honda's recall campaign number is S53.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.