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NHTSA Campaign ID:  04V086000
Component:  Exterior Lighting: Headlights
Manufacturer:  American Honda Motor Co.
Year:
2000
Make:
Honda
Model:
Insight
Recall Date:
02/24/2004
Potential Number of Units Affected: 440,000
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.
Corrective Summary:
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.

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