NHTSA Recall 08V349000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V349000; Date: Jul. 29, 2008
A separated bushing bracket could cause the suspension to release the lower portion of the wheel hub, causing a loss of control and damage to the brake system which could lead to a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Honda Element
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 241
Recall Summary:
Honda is recalling 241 my 2008 element vehicles. The front bushing bracket of the left trailing arm of the rear suspension may have been improperly welded and could separate from the trailing arm.
How to Fix:
Owners will be contacted by phone and advised to stop driving their vehicles until they have taken their vehicle to a dealer for inspection. Dealers will inspect the left rear trailing arm and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2008. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall Notes:
Honda recall no. 08-053. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 25, 2008
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