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Vehicle recall 08V169000 · April 11, 2008

2003 Honda Accord

If water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it can result in corrosion inside the…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Honda is recalling 351,000 my 2003 accord vehicles. If water enters the windshield wiper motor breather port, which is designed to allow the motor to vent warm air during normal operation, it can result in corrosion inside the motor housing. This can cause a failure of the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor housing.
Consequence
If the circuit breaker fails, it will cause the windshield wiper motor to become inoperative, which can increase the likelihood of a crash in certain conditions.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper motor for signs of corrosion. If no signs of corrosion are present, a cover will be installed over the wiper motor to prevent water from entering the wiper motor housing. If signs of corrosion damage are observed on the wiper motor, the motor will be replaced. The recall began on July 17, 2008. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Honda recall no. Q78.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V169000
Reported to NHTSA
April 11, 2008
Filed by
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Manufacturer campaign
Q78
Owner notification
July 17, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
351,000
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Recall 08V169000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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