Continuously Variable Transmission 2dr Hatchback
2001 Honda Insight Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 04V086000
RECALL DATE: 2004-03-01
SUMMARY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
CONSEQUENCES
AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
REMEDY
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NOTES
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
