NHTSA recall 04V256000
Interior lighting
Honda Accord
Reported Jun 7, 200419,572 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number P36Built May 11, 1999 – Aug 21, 2000
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup.
The risk
If this occurs, the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer.
The remedy
Dealers will replace a multiplex control unit for the instrument panel lights. owner notification began june 16, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.