Large Recall NHTSA · 10V624000 Reported December 15, 2010

Low beam headlight

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Exterior Lighting · 143,083 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V624000
Manufacturer Campaign
R58
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
143,083
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 15, 2010

Defect Summary

Honda is recalling model year 2007-2008 honda fit vehicles. Due to an error during installation of the wiring harness for the combination switch that controls low head beam function, the wires for the lower beam circuit were pulled tighter than intended. after repeated use of the headlight switch, the electrical connector terminal for the low beam headlight circuit can become worn as a result of this tension, which can result in low conductivity and cause an accumulation of copper oxide in the area of the contacts.

Safety Consequence

The low beam headlights can become inoperative decreasing the driver's visibility as well as the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the low beam terminal and perform necessary repairs free of charge. the safety recall began on january 24, 2011. 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 10V624000 or campaign R58.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) or involving Exterior Lighting.

FAQ: Recall 10V624000

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

What is recall 10V624000?

NHTSA recall 10V624000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on December 15, 2010. It addresses: Low beam headlight. The recall affects approximately 143,083 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V624000 or the manufacturer campaign number R58. 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.