Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V436000

Trailer hitches

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-09-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V436000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
5,216
Reported to NHTSA
2012-09-05
Owners notified
2012-09-20

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Honda Element2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.