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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V136📅 Mar 30, 2012

2002–2004 Honda CR-V & 2003–2005 Honda Pilot + 1 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Honda is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 CR-V; model year 2003 through 2005 Pilot; and model year 2002 and 2003 Civic vehicles. In march 2012, honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2002 through 2004 CR-V and certain model year 2003 Pilot vehicles. In august 2012, honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 820,789 vehicles including certain model year 2004 and 2005 pilots and model year 2002 and 2003 civics. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,375,217. Due to tension from the combination switch wiring harness, wear on the surface of the electrical terminal CAN occur, yielding copper oxide, which increases electrical resistance. Increased electrical resistance may cause the terminal ends to melt within the wiring harness connector.

💥 The risk

If the terminal ends melt within the wiring harness connector, the low beam headlights may become inoperative, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the low beam terminal harness or replace the lighting switch as necessary, free of charge. The original recall began in april 2012. Owners of vehicles involved in the september 2012 expansion will be notified in september 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service 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
12V136000
Manufacturer recall #
S34, S51
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
1,375,217
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Owner phone
1-800-999-1009
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 27, 2012
Built
Jul 21, 2003 – Aug 24, 2004
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Honda's recall campaign number for the original recall is S34.honda's recall number for the additional vehicles is S51.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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 12V136 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 12V136?

2002–2004 Honda CR-V & 2003–2005 Honda Pilot + 1 more. 1,375,217 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.