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Honda wire that supplies power to the trailer turn signal lights was inadvertently switched with the stop lamp wire.

NHTSA campaign 12V-436 · Reported September 5, 2012 · 5,216 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Honda Element
VEHICLES AFFECTED
5,216
REMEDY
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported a problem with the trailer hitches. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-436.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2007–2011Honda Element

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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