Recall 04V086000: 2000–2002 Honda Insight and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 24, 2004

Manufacturer

Honda (american honda motor co.)

Potentially affected

440,000vehicles

Model years

2000–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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 should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Honda Civic1,079 complaints
• 2002 Honda Civic702 complaints
• 2000 Honda Insight24 complaints
• 2001 Honda Insight15 complaints
• 2002 Honda Insight12 complaints