Vehicle recall 04V086000 · February 24, 2004
Honda Insight and Civic
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 began on April 5, 2004. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V086000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 24, 2004
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- P23
- Owner notification
- April 5, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 440,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Civic (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Honda Insight (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
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