Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V364000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 02/12/2003 to 12/08/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 551498 | 10/07/2010 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 08/05/2010 | 08/05/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 honda accord, civic two and four door, and model year 2003-2004 honda element vehicles. the interlock lever of the ignition switch may unexpectedly deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch, and replace them with new, designed components. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 7, 2010. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda safety recall no. r44.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 06-009 | 02/05/2008 | 10024565 | Warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers srs. csc was received. *nj | 04/24/2008 | |
| 05034 | 12/14/2005 | 05034 | 10017428 | Headlights dim or diagnostic trouble code p1298 is stored in the ecm/pcm. *tt | 11/07/2005 |
| 205 | 02/16/2005 | 10015291 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2646, p2647, p2649 or p1009. *tt | 07/13/2005 | |
| 01162005 | 01/16/2005 | 10014746 | Bank 1 too lean. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 12012003 | 12/01/2003 | 10014311 | On-board snapshot data is captured with mil (malfunction indicator lamp) on. *sc | 04/29/2005 | |
| 04048 | 09/03/2004 | 10011250 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0606. *tt | 01/12/2005 | |
| 02012004 | 02/01/2004 | 10009144 | Clean modulator pump motor ground for diagnostic trouble code 51/53. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/13/2004 | |
| 01012004 | 01/01/2004 | 10009067 | Update replacement control unit/module software. honda. servicenews. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| 404 | 04/16/2004 | 10009053 | Reading srs diagnostic trouble codes. honda. tech line summary. *tt | 09/09/2004 | |
| 303 | 03/16/2003 | 10001832 | Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (abs) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 07/22/2003 | |
| 03027 | 05/06/2003 | 10001627 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p2a00 (p2900). *tt | 06/17/2003 | |
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| 1003 | 10/01/2003 | 10004964 | Jump-starting with ignition in on (ii) can set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0606 - honda servicenews. *tt | 01/22/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| SB-08-17-10 | 08/04/2010 | 10037384 | Ready | 05/23/2011 | |
| SB-08-17-10 | 08/04/2010 | 10037384 | Honda: the ignition lock becomes worn and allows the key to be removed in positions other than park. this could cause the vehicle to roll if it's not in park. *rm | 05/23/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | ||||||
| EA09001 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 01/05/2009 | 10/14/2010 | Ignition Shift Interlock | 10V364000 | |
| On august 4, 2010, american honda motor co. (honda) submitted a defect information report (dir) to nhtsa regarding a ignition interlock defect in approximately 384,220 model year (my) 2003 honda accord and civic and my 2003 and 2004 honda element vehicles with automatic transmissions (recall 10v-364).in a september 22, 2010 supplemental dir, honda expanded the scope of the recall population based on manufacturing and complaint data.the total population for the complete recall is approximately 551,498 vehicles.the information listed in this closing report refers only to the subject vehicles, my 2003 accords with automatic transmissions.according to honda's dir, under certain conditions the interlock lever of the ignition switch may unexpectedly deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated if the driver does not follow the typical shut-down procedure of shifting the gear selector to the park position before rotating the ignition key to the off position. removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.honda's dealers will be instructed to inspect the ignition interlock switch and, if necessary, replace the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch and replace them with new, redesigned parts.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||
| EA09001 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 01/05/2009 | 10/14/2010 | Ignition Shift Interlock | 10V364000 | |
| On august 4, 2010, american honda motor co. (honda) submitted a defect information report (dir) to nhtsa regarding a ignition interlock defect in approximately 384,220 model year (my) 2003 honda accord and civic and my 2003 and 2004 honda element vehicles with automatic transmissions (recall 10v-364).in a september 22, 2010 supplemental dir, honda expanded the scope of the recall population based on manufacturing and complaint data.the total population for the complete recall is approximately 551,498 vehicles.the information listed in this closing report refers only to the subject vehicles, my 2003 accords with automatic transmissions.according to honda's dir, under certain conditions the interlock lever of the ignition switch may unexpectedly deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated if the driver does not follow the typical shut-down procedure of shifting the gear selector to the park position before rotating the ignition key to the off position. removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.honda's dealers will be instructed to inspect the ignition interlock switch and, if necessary, replace the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch and replace them with new, redesigned parts.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 98000 | 1 | |
| The dashboard light of the honda element goes dark intermittently. at the beginning i thought this was an isolated event - but found hundreds of complaints about the same issue on internet forums. i have taken my car to the dealership and the problem is so inconsistent that they are unable to diagnose it. from reading the complaint of the other element owners it seems that the problem is with the electrical wiring system of the elements. i request the nhtsa to perform a detailed investigation into this -as this poses a serious risk with the instruments cluster failing randomly. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 98000 | ||
| The dashboard light of the honda element goes dark intermittently. at the beginning i thought this was an isolated event - but found hundreds of complaints about the same issue on internet forums. i have taken my car to the dealership and the problem is so inconsistent that they are unable to diagnose it. from reading the complaint of the other element owners it seems that the problem is with the electrical wiring system of the elements. i request the nhsta to perform a detailed investigation into this -as this poses a serous risk with the instruments cluster failing randomly. | |||
| 08/31/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tumblers in ignition becomes mal aligned, key will not insert or turn, engine will not start. this is not part of the current active recall on the ignition system. i have replaced the ignition lock cylinder twice in 3 years. it is a common occurrence, ask any one who drives a 2003 element, they've replaced this part too. honda only warranties the part for one year. | |||
| 03/22/1993 | 1 | ||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2003 honda element. consumer states that she is having difficulty getting the repair work done on her honda vehicle that has to do with a recall. *kb the consumer attached an ignition recall notice along with her letter. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 02/21/2006 | 58000 | 1 | 07/05/2003 |
| While driving west on interstate 10 near brookshire tx i reached into the tray on the right driver side (in dash next to steering column) and apparently brushed the remote (hanging on the key ring) and the engine shut down. i was in the left lane of the two lane highway and had to drive off the exit with no power and put the car in park to restart.*jb | |||
| 09/10/2005 | 39842 | 1 | 12/11/2003 |
| Car was parked, engine turned off, and key removed from the ignition. as i stepped out the car began to roll, my right leg became caught in the car, i was dragged about 80 feet down my driveway until i finally managed to free my foot and roll away. i fractured a finger, tore ligaments in that and another, injured my right knee and ankle, scraped my right arm, and bruised my upper thigh. the car continued to roll over some large rocks, across the road, and into the corn field. the key should not have come out of the ignition when the car was not in park. after getting no satisfaction from honda america, my local dealer finally agreed to fix the problem by replacing the entire key interlock system. *nm | |||