NHTSA Recall # | 119344 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V526000 |
MFG Compaign # | KB8 |
Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
Supplier | HONDA |
Brand | HONDA |
Model | CIVIC |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Date of notification | 31/08/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 23/02/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/05/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/07/16 |
Report created | 11/07/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 11846 |
Defect summary | American honda motor co. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 civic 2-door vehicles manufactured february 23, 2016, through may 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged led side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment." |
Consequence summary | If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2016. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is kb8. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |