NHTSA recall 08V349000
Suspension › Rear
Honda Element
Reported Jul 29, 2008241 vehicles affectedHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Maker’s number 08-053Built May 19, 2008 – May 20, 2008
The defect
Honda IS recalling 241 my 2008 element vehicles. the front bushing bracket of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension may have been improperly welded and could separate from the trailing arm.
The risk
A separated bushing bracket could cause the suspension to release the lower portion of the wheel hub, causing a loss of control and damage to the brake system which could lead to a crash.
The remedy
Owners will be contacted by phone and advised to stop driving their vehicles until they have taken their vehicle to a dealer for inspection. dealers will inspect the left rear trailing arm and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. the recall began on july 25, 2008. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.