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NHTSA recall 12V436000

Electrical system › Wiring

Honda Element

Reported Sep 5, 20125,216 vehicles affectedHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Maker’s number S53

The defect

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."

The risk

Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

Electrical system › WiringTrailer hitches

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Vehicles in this recall

Honda Element
20072008200920102011

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.