http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=568&e=5&u=/nm/20050523/bs_nm/autos_recalls_dc

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=568&e=5&u=/nm/20050523/bs_nm/autos_recalls_dc
hmm so i guess its only for the 05 models... that sucks, good thing i have a 04 though heh.

I hope it is taken care of by the time I get my E.

In another safety action, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (7267.T) is recalling 14,967 2005 model-year Element wagons because the trailer harness kit has an incorrectly wired connector.


"As a result, the trailer brake lamps and turn signal lamps could operate incorrectly, or a fuse could blow causing a sudden loss of brake and turn signal lamp function," the NHTSA said.

So as long as we don't have the hitch we're fine, right? Or is this something they will fix regardless of whether the hitch and tow package is installed? We just got two 05 Es last week, so I'd hate to take it in for recall work so soon!
Manda

So as long as we don't have the hitch we're fine, right? Or is this something they will fix regardless of whether the hitch and tow package is installed? We just got two 05 Es last week, so I'd hate to take it in for recall work so soon!
Manda


Yes I believe this is correct. The recall is not on the car but on the hitch kit only. see the link here to NHTSA web page. Follow this link and enter in 2005 honda element thru the search function.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

thats funny that they are recalling it, I seem to have been seeing a lot of threads lately on wiring the trailer hitch and what not...was it due to this?

i thought a lot of the threads related to the trailer hitch had to with the wiring between 2004's and 2005's being a little different. ?

Honda Element 2005
Honda Trailer Harness Kit
Recall Date: MAY 13, 2005
Potential number of units affected: 14,967
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05E035000

Summary:
Certain Honda Accessory Trailer Harness Kit, P/N 08L91-SCV-102,
Manufactured between November 24 and December 18, 2004, sold for use on
MY 2005 Honda Element vehicles manufactured between december 20, 2004,
and april 29, 2005. The wire harness of the trailer hitch kit has an
incorrectly wired connector. As a result, the trailer brake lamps and
turn signal lamps could operate incorrectly, or a fuse could blow
causing a sudden loss of brake and turn signal lamp function.

Consequence:
Improper signaling or a loss of trailer warning lamp function without
warning could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in injuries.

Remedy:
Honda will notify its customers and instruct them to bring their vehicle
to a honda dealer. the dealer will correct the connector wiring free of
charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2005. Owners who do
not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact
Honda at 310-783-2000.

Notes:
Customers can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

I have an '04 and a dealer installed Honda hitch just went to tow our trailer home from the dealership and on the trailer I only have tail lights, no brake,no signal, no reverse. The E functions fine have all lights. talked to dealer service and they say it's covered, so off to get warranty work done!!

I wonder if they'll fix my trailer harness too...even though I already rewired it so it was correct over a month ago! :grin:

I also just looked at my Owner Link. There is no mention of a recall for my vehicle. Maybe they haven't updated it yet?

To send you a recall notice they would have to have a record that you have an 05 car, and also the harness adapter. If the dealer installed the harness, that info might be available. If you bought the adapter from the parts counter, and installed it yourself, about the only way Honda could get in touch with you would be via the address on your part purchase order. That order probably does not have info on the car.

paulj

To send you a recall notice they would have to have a record that you have an 05 car, and also the harness adapter. If the dealer installed the harness, that info might be available. If you bought the adapter from the parts counter, and installed it yourself, about the only way Honda could get in touch with you would be via the address on your part purchase order. That order probably does not have info on the car.

paulj

I bought it from a Honda dealer online, then had it installed by another Honda dealer locally. I'll just ask them about it when I take it in for an oil change.