NHTSA recall 12V136000
Exterior Lighting · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Details
What's wrong: In March 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2002 through 2004 cr-v and certain model year 2003 pilot vehicles. In August 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 820,789 vehicles including certain model year 2004 and 2005 pilots and model year 2002 and 2003 civics. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,375,217. Due to tension from the combination…
Why it matters: If the terminal ends melt within the wiring harness connector, the low beam headlights may become inoperative, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the low beam terminal harness or replace the lighting switch as necessary, free of charge. The original recall began in April 2012. Owners of vehicles involved in the September 2012 expansion will be notified in September 2012.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2002 Honda Civic
- 2002 Honda Cr-v
- 2003 Honda Civic
- 2003 Honda Cr-v
- 2003 Honda Pilot
- 2004 Honda Cr-v
- 2004 Honda Pilot
- 2005 Honda Pilot
All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Honda Civic, 2003 Honda Civic, 2002 Honda Cr-V, 2003 Honda Cr-V, 2004 Honda Cr-V, 2003 Honda Pilot, 2004 Honda Pilot, 2005 Honda Pilot.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V136000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.