Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #08V169000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V169000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Includes 351,000 affected units, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Honda is recalling 351,000 my 2003 accord vehicles. if water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it can result in corrosion inside the motor housing. this can cause a failure of the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor housing.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor for signs of corrosion. if no signs of corrosion are present, a cover will be installed over the wiper motor to prevent water from entering the wiper motor housing. if signs of corrosion damage are observed on the wiper motor, the motor will be replaced. the recall began on july 17, 2008. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V169000

Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Report Received Date: 2008-04-11T00:00:00

Subject: Windshield wiper motor

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 351,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: Q78

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Honda is recalling 351,000 my 2003 accord vehicles. if water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it can result in corrosion inside the motor housing. this can cause a failure of the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor housing.

Consequence Summary: If the circuit breaker fails, it will cause the windshield wiper motor to become inoperative, which can increase the likelihood of a crash in certain conditions.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor for signs of corrosion. if no signs of corrosion are present, a cover will be installed over the wiper motor to prevent water from entering the wiper motor housing. if signs of corrosion damage are observed on the wiper motor, the motor will be replaced. the recall began on july 17, 2008. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V169000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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