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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V364📅 Aug 5, 2010

2003–2004 Honda Element & 2003 Honda Accord + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V364000
Manufacturer recall #
R44
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
551,498
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Owner phone
1-800-999-1009
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 7, 2010
Built
Dec 9, 2003 – Feb 27, 2004
Recall started by
ODI
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V364 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V364?

2003–2004 Honda Element & 2003 Honda Accord + 1 more. 551,498 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Honda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-999-1009.