2001 Honda Insight Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2001 Honda Insight. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V086000Feb 24, 2004440,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Honda Insight 2000–2002, Civic 2001–2002

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.

  Remedy: 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…

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• 02V196000Jul 24, 2002375 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Honda Insight 2001, Acura Integra 2001

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, some of the passenger air bag modules were not properly welded and may not deploy in a collision.

  Possible consequence: The seat occupant may not be properly protected in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began august 2, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

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