NHTSA Recall 04V086000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 440,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Honda Civic.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V086000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | P23 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | February 24, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 5, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V086000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.