Headlight Switch problems of the 2000 Honda Insight

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Insight. While driving approximately 45 mph with the headlights activated, the headlights suddenly failed. The high beam headlights were activated so that the contact could continue to his destination. The contact stated that the wiring for the headlight switch was previously replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 04v086000 (exterior lighting:headlights) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

The "dim" headlights on my Honda Insight went out. The "brights" still work but no dims. I checked on line and there is a recall for my car for a faulty dim switch that will make the dims go out. When I called a dealer and gave him my VIN he said my car had already been "through" the recall and any additional repairs would cost several hundred dollars. I am not the original owner (second owner) and do not know if it was replaced or not and the dealer will not do anything except for full pay.