Honda Element (2007-2011): Trailer hitches
Recall 12V436000 · Sep 5, 2012 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
5,216
vehicles affected
5,216
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V436000
- Date
- Sep 5, 2012
- Maker
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 5,216
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches; Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2007-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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."
What can happen
Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V436000?
1 model: Honda Element (2007-2011), about 5,216 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V436000?
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.
What can happen?
Without trailer turn signal illumination, the driver's intent is not communicated, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.