2007 HONDA ELEMENT; 2008 HONDA ELEMENT; 2009 HONDA ELEMENT; 2010 HONDA ELEMENT; 2011 HONDA ELEMENT
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Honda is recalling certain 2007 through 2011 Element passenger vehicles that have an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness installed. The power wire for the trailer turn signal lights was incorrectly connected to the stop lamp wire, which means the trailer turn signals only light up when the brake lights are on. This creates a safety hazard because other drivers cannot see the turn signal intent separately from braking, potentially increasing crash risk.
To address this issue, Honda will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles at no charge. Affected consumers should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 for more information about the recall.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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."
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