Vehicle recall 04V256000 · June 7, 2004
2000-2001 Honda Accord
On certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup.
- Consequence
- If this occurs, the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace a multiplex control unit for the instrument panel lights. Owner notification began June 16, 2004. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
- Notes
- Honda recall no. P36.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
- 04V256000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 7, 2004
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- P36
- Owner notification
- June 16, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19,572
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Interior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Accord (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
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