Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V361000 Reported August 4, 2010

Gear selector

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Power Train · 585 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V361000
Manufacturer Campaign
R45
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
585
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 4, 2010

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 10V361000 or campaign R45.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V361000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V361000?

NHTSA recall 10V361000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on August 4, 2010. It addresses: Gear selector. The recall affects approximately 585 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V361000 or the manufacturer campaign number R45. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.