CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
- Risk
- If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A circuit board inside the taillight assembly may be damaged, which can make the LED side marker light stop working. The affected vehicles do not meet federal lighting safety requirements.
When a side marker light is not working, other drivers may have a harder time seeing your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect both taillight assemblies and replace them as needed at no cost to you. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with recall number KB8, and you can check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Civic | 2016 |
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