Honda Element 2011
Model Element made in 2011 by Honda got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2011
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 - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V436000 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | V (Vehicle) | 5216 | 09/20/2012 | MFR | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 09/05/2012 | 09/06/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||