NHTSA Recall 99V282000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V282000; Date: Oct. 19, 1999
A sudden, unexpected loss of lighting or a failure of the windshield wipers in bad weather, could be hazardous increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Honda CR-V; 1999 Honda CR-V
Component: Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
Manufactured by: American Honda Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 100,891
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An improperly routed under dash wire harness could be damaged by contact with the brake light switch, possibly resulting in a blown fuse. If this occurs, operation of a critical component can be lost, including windshield wipers, headlights, turn signal and hazard lamps, tail lamps, the anti-locking function of the brakes, and battery charging system.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a 70mm protective, corrugated plastic tube over the wire harness, in the area of the brake stop switch. If any wire or wires are damaged, they will be repaired.
Recall Notes:
Honda recall no. K72. Owner notification began November 4, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 4, 1999
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