Vehicle recall 91V195000 · November 8, 1991
1991 Honda Accord
A washer in the cargo area light may not be properly attached, and may have fallen in the cargo light during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A washer in the cargo area light may not be properly attached, and may have fallen in the cargo light during assembly. If this occurred, and the three position light switch is in the middle position, and the tailgate is open, the washer can cause a short circuit in the light.
- Consequence
- The light short circuit could cause the switch tooverheat and result in a cargo compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Remove the washers behind the cargo area light and replace any damaged light assemblies.
- Notes
- System: cargo lights.vehicle description: passenger cars; station wagons.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V195000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 8, 1991
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- November 12, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19,688
- 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 (1991): 1991
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