Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V195000

Interior lighting

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-11-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V195000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
19,688
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-08
Owners notified
1991-11-12

Defect description

A WASHER IN THE CARGO AREA LIGHT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED, AND MAY HAVE FALLEN IN THE CARGO LIGHT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURRED, AND THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE MIDDLE POSITION, AND THE TAILGATE IS OPEN, THE WASHER CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LIGHT.

Safety risk

THE LIGHT SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TOOVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REMOVE THE WASHERS BEHIND THE CARGO AREA LIGHT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES.

Notes

SYSTEM: CARGO LIGHTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; STATION WAGONS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Honda Accord1991

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.