Make : HONDA | Model : ACCORD | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19901101 - 19910501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V195000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19911112 | Date Received by ODI: 19911108 | Date Added to Database: 19911114 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | ||
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Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 19688 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A WASHER IN THE CARGO AREA LIGHT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED, AND MAY HAVE FALLEN IN THE CARGO LIGHT DURING ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURRED, AND THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE MIDDLE POSITION, AND THE TAILGATE IS OPEN, THE WASHER CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LIGHT. |
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Consequence:
THE LIGHT SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TOOVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
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Remedy:
REMOVE THE WASHERS BEHIND THE CARGO AREA LIGHT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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