2003 HONDA ELEMENT RECALL - #10V364000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 HONDA ELEMENT |
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| Manufacturer |
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| Manufactured between |
2/12/2003 - 12/8/2003 |
| Recalled on |
8/5/2010 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/7/2010 |
| # Affected |
551,498 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 . |
| See also |
2003 HONDA ELEMENT Recall for AIR BAGS
2003 HONDA ELEMENT Recall for AIR BAGS
2003 HONDA ELEMENT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2003 HONDA ELEMENT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2003 HONDA ELEMENT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2003 HONDA ELEMENT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2003 HONDA ELEMENT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2003 HONDA ELEMENT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2003 HONDA ELEMENT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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