NHTSA recall 05E035000
Equipment · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Details
What's wrong: Certain Honda accessory trailer harness kit, p/n 08l91-scv-102, manufactured between November 24 and December 18, 2004, sold for use on my 2005 Honda element vehicles manufactured between December 20, 2004, and April 29, 2005. The wire harness of the trailer hitch kit has an incorrectly wired connector. As a result, the trailer brake lamps and turn signal lamps could operate incorrectly, or a fuse could blow causing…
Why it matters: Improper signaling or a loss of trailer warning lamp function without warning could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in injuries.
The fix: Honda will notify its customers and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will correct the connector wiring free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2005.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Honda Element, year not stated Honda Trailer Harness Kit.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05E035000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.