NHTSA Recall 10V364000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V364000; Date: Aug. 5, 2010
Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Honda Accord; 2003 Honda Civic; 2003 Honda Element; 2004 Honda Element
Component: Electrical System:ignition
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 551,498
Recall Summary:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 Honda accord, civic two and four door, and model year 2003-2004 Honda element vehicles. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may unexpectedly deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the original interlock pin and lever within the ignition switch, and replace them with new, designed components. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 7, 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall Notes:
Honda safety recall no. R44. 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: Oct 7, 2010
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