Defect Description For Recall
Honda Is Recalling Model Year 2007-2008 Honda Fit Vehicles. Due To An Error During Installation Of The Wiring Harness For The Combination Switch That Controls Low Head Beam FunCTIon, The Wires For The Lower Beam Circuit Were Pulled Tighter Than Intended. After Repeated Use Of The Headlight Switch, The Electrical Connector Terminal For The Low Beam Headlight Circuit Can Become Worn As A Result Of This Tension, Which Can Result In Low ConduCTIvity And Cause An Accumulation Of Copper Oxide In The Area Of The Contacts.
Make Of Vehicle
HONDA
Model Of Vehicle
FIT
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
10V624000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
Effect Of Defect
The Low Beam Headlights Can Become Inoperative Decreasing The Driver’S Visibility As Well As The Vehicle’S Visibility To Other Drivers, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Low Beam Terminal And Perform Necessary Repairs Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On January 24, 2011. Owners May Contact Honda At 1-800-999-1009.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20060203
End Of Manufacture
20080701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
143083
Date Owners Notified
20110124
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20101215
Make Campaign Number
R58