Honda Insight (2001) – 04V086000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Low-Beam Terminal On The Head Light Wire Harness Can Overheat And Could Cause The Low Beams To Fail Without Warning.

Make Of Vehicle

HONDA

Model Of Vehicle

INSIGHT

Year

2001

Recall Campaign Number

04V086000

Component Description

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Effect Of Defect

An Unexpected Loss Of Low Beams Could Result In A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Inspect The Head Light Switch And Coupler For Signs Of Heat Damage. If Heat Damage Is Present, The Dealer Will Replace The Switch And Coupler. If No Heat Damage Is Present, The Dealer Will Replace The Head Light Switch And One Mating Pin In The Coupler. Owner Notification Began On April 5, 2004. Owners Should Contact Honda At 1-800-999-1009.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Start Of Manufacture

20000926

End Of Manufacture

20010829

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

440000

Date Owners Notified

20040405

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Date Report Received

20040224

Make Campaign Number

P23

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard