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[Dale DeSteno]

Hey gang,

Is anyone familiar with this recall on 2001+ Civics for the headlights? I got the notice a few weeks ago and didn't pay that much attention....
basically something quits working and the headlights only work on high-beam......
well, guess what, my low beams quit working last night....


I am just curious if this has happened to anyone yet.......

drd

[kartoon]

Well, I don't have a Civic but there was a recall issued for it so you might as well get it fixed - it should be free.

Nature of Defect:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Recall Number: 04V086000
Dates Manufactured: N/A to N/A
Number of Vehicles Affected: 440000
Date Owners Notified On: N/A
Vehicle: 2001 Honda Civic

Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence of Defect:
AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

[Dale DeSteno]

Thank you kindly!