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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| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E013000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | E (Equipment) | 2032 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 02/05/2008 | 02/05/2008 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling 2,032 hitch style bike racks sold as aftermarket for use on my 2003-2007 and some my 2008 honda pilot, ridgeline, and acura mdx vehicles. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch bolt has the potential of causing severe laceration or amputation to the user's fingertips or hand. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should contact thule at 800-thule91 (800-848-5391) to obtain a free repair kit along with repair instructions or owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238 for further information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V389000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 04/15/2004 to 07/29/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1528 | 08/11/2004 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 08/11/2004 | 08/13/2004 | 567 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain sport utility vehicle's certification labels may contain incorrect vehicle weight and tire size information. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be requested to inspect the certification label or to contact a dealer to perform the inspection for them. if the label is incorrect, owners should contact their dealers to arrange to have a correction sticker placed over the incorrect information. this recall began on august 11, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Recall no. p42.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 01012005 | 01/01/2005 | 10014736 | Use trim pad remover set to remove center panel. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 1203 | 12/16/2003 | 10014215 | Hands-free telephone interface won't mute radio. *nm | 04/29/2005 | |
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10013953 | Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 11012004 | 11/01/2004 | 10013653 | Dvd res works with old- and new-style headphones. honda servicenews. *tt | 04/25/2005 | |
| 10012004 | 10/01/2004 | 10013609 | Camera fixture retainer knobs now available. honda servicenews. *tt | 04/22/2005 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 1003 | 10/16/2003 | 10004956 | Heater blower motor overheats or blows fuse. various models including the 2004 insight and s2000. *tt | 01/21/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | |||||
| 404 | 04/16/2004 | 10009048 | Audio, anti-theft codes. honda. tech line summary. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| 02012005 | 02/01/2005 | 10015285 | Replacing lost or damaged navigation system dvds. *tt | 07/13/2005 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 060105 | 06/16/2005 | 10018174 | No sound from dvd in vehicle entertainment system. *jb | 12/16/2005 | |
| 10162004 | 10/16/2004 | 10014481 | Dvd rear entertainment system headphones. *eh | 05/03/2005 | |
| 090103 | 09/01/2003 | 10005082 | Cd changer for pilot lx installs in some ex models. honda servicenews. *tt | 01/29/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||||
| 04012004 | 04/01/2004 | 10009031 | Wind noise from the roof rack. honda. servicenews. april 2004. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 08-040 | 05/31/2008 | 10025523 | Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe | 08/15/2008 | |
| 04047 | 08/12/2004 | 10012635 | Noncompliance recall pilot certification label. *eh | 03/09/2005 | |
| 09022004 | 09/02/2004 | 10010455 | Incorrect driver's under-dash fuse box label. *tt | 11/23/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 08012004 | 08/01/2004 | 10014285 | Use correct flash setting for digital inspection photos. *sc | 04/29/2005 | |
| 08012004 | 08/01/2004 | 10014289 | Store digital inspection photos for warranty claims. *sc | 04/29/2005 | |
| 08012004 | 08/01/2004 | 10014299 | Thump when accelerating or braking. *sc | 04/29/2005 | |
| 105 | 05/16/2004 | 10014130 | Can xm, cd changer or dvd ives be added? *sc | 04/28/2005 | |
| 06012004 | 06/01/2004 | 10014169 | Move seat heater switches for accessor installation. *sc | 04/28/2005 | |
| 09162004 | 09/16/2004 | 10013833 | Sending hds snapshot. *eh | 04/26/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 91000 | ||
| Front engine mount found damaged and recommended replacement at $450 by honda service. driven 91k miles, and seems like a lot of others are reporting same issue at same mileage. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 05/25/2004 | 20 | 12/22/2003 | |
| Static and failure of radio to play. it happens intermittently so the dealer has yet to hear the problem. i believe there is an electrical problem.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 18000 | 1 | 08/17/2004 |
| Consumer would like reimbursement for two tires replaced on a 2004 honda pilot. *kb the consumer mechanic noticed uneven tread wear on the rear tires. the vehicle was taken to the tire dealer for inspection. the technician informed the consumer that she definitely needed new tires but that there was nothing they could do other than sell her new tires. the tire were only two years old. the consumer purchase new tires elsewhere for a better price. the consumer mechanic stated that low tire pressure could cause wear. the mechanic checked the other two tires pressure and discovered that the tires were underinflated at 32 psi. the pressure in the doorjamb of the vehicle also indicated 32 psi. the mechanic looked on the tire and saw that the max psi was 44 and informed the consumer that she should maintain 40 psi, no less. *nm | |||