| Make : HONDA | Model : ACCORD | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19990511 - 20000821 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V256000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040616 | Date Received by ODI: 20040607 | Date Added to Database: 20040608 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: P36 | ||
| Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 19572 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND, AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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