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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V436📅 Sep 6, 2012

2007–2011 Honda Element recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
12V436000
Manufacturer recall #
S53
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
5,216
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; TRAILER HITCHES
Owner phone
1-800-999-1009
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 20, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Honda's recall campaign number is S53.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 12V436 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 12V436?

2007–2011 Honda Element. 5,216 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.