| Issue ID | 906537 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10447729 |
| Manufacurer | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| Brand | HONDA |
| Model | CR-V |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/12/11 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, there was a burning odor coming from the steering compartment. The contact later noticed that the low beam headlights stopped illuminating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test and the technician stated that the headlight switch on the steering column would have to be replaced. The contact performed the repairs himself. The contact replaced the headlight switch and noticed that the connectors were melted. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLEMENTON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | SHSRD78844UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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