2011 HONDA ELEMENT RECALL - #12V436000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2011 HONDA ELEMENT |
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| Manufacturer |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Manufactured between |
n/a |
| Recalled on |
9/6/2012 |
| Influenced by |
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Owners Notified on |
9/20/2012 |
| # Affected |
5,216 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2011 HONDA ELEMENT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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