NHTSA Recall 10V361000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V361000; Date: Aug. 4, 2010
This can cause the key to be stuck in the ignition switch, an inability to shift into or out of park, or an inability to shift into reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Honda Element
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 585
Recall Summary:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 element automatic transmission vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2010 through June 25, 2010. During assembly process, the cable that connects the shift lever to the transmission was not set correctly at the shift lever bracket. As a result the driver may move the gear shift lever but the transmission may not be placed in the selected gear.
How to Fix:
Honda has contacted some owners by phone and arranged to, have, or has had, their vehicles repaired free of charge. All other owners will be notified by mail. Dealers will correctly set the shift cable bushing. The safety recall began on August 9, 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall Notes:
Honda's recall campaign number is r45. Owners 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: Aug 9, 2010
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