NHTSA recall 04V086000
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Honda Civic and 1 more
Reported Feb 24, 2004440,000 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number P23Built Mar 21, 2000 – Aug 30, 2001
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat and could cause the low beams to fail without warning.
The risk
An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the head light switch and coupler for signs of heat damage. if heat damage IS present, the dealer will replace the switch and coupler. if no heat damage IS present, the dealer will replace the head light switch and one mating pin in the coupler. Owner notification began on april 5, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.